Irish Insurrection and Irishmen Recall at St John’s
Happenings in South Scranton cover St Aloysius T A B society program at St John’s church hall. Attorney P A O Boyle of Pittston delivered the main oration on The Irish Insurrection of 1798, praising Grattan Emmett Goldsmith and Chatham while contrasting Ireland’s fight for freedom with Cuba. The audience included Thomas Donahoe as chair and musical numbers by Cusick’s orchestra Miss Belinda Myron Miss Kate Reardon and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church Hall
Friends of St. Aloysius T. A. B. Society
P. A. O'Boyle
Pittston
O' Boyle
Ireland
O'Boyle
Grattan
Emmett
Goldsmith
Chatham
Cuba
Maine
Tad Trishman
Thomas Donahoe
St. Aloysius #ariety
Society
Cusick
Belinda Myron
Kathleen Murdareen
Ayill
St. John’s Parochial School
Kate Reardon
Orchard fight ends in dramatic bare-knuckle brawl
In the North Mill vicinity an impromptu ring formed after work for a prize fight between Tom Mahon and Charley Dangle. Mahon, a recent winner at South Slide, beat Dangle on a rough six round bare knuckles contest witnessed by hundreds of milling laborers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Mahon
Charley Dangle
Nicht
Mahon
Moran
South Slide
Dangle
North Mill
Cosen
Dick Griffin
Michael Noll
Allere
Tritone
Local notes reveal visits and events around Camp 490
John Hoegerty of Barrow Point Mil visiting parents on Stone avenue Camp 490 Patriotic Order Lone of American held an entertainment for members. James Carden of Carbondale guest of David Langan Orchard street. Anna Studidy of Elmhurst visiting sister Mrs P J Hopkins Prospect Avenue. YWCA event largely attended with Miss Marie Goddard pianist. Brown's Pharmacy merged stock and fixtures of D G Gilbert on South Washington and Hiver streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hoegerty
Barrow Point
Mil
Stone Avenue
James Carden
Carbondale
David Langan
Orchard Street
Anna Studidy
Elmhurst
P. J. Hopkins
Prospect Avenue
Young Women’s Christian Association
Mons
Marie Goddard
Brown’s Pharmacy
Henry Brown
John J. Brown
D. G. Gilbert
South Washington Avenue
Hiver Street
Fashionable Cloak Department Promotes Spring Gowns
Local store touts tailor made gowns and new fabrics as the season's top choices. Highlights include a Cadet Blue New Style Jacket Suit at 18 dollars and an Engish Twill Covert Cloth suit at 12.50, plus silk skirts, traveling suits, and smart jackets for women and children.
Ex-Judge Walsingham Ward Celebrates 55 Years in West Scranton
The 78 year old ex-judge from 122 North Sumner Avenue marks a half century in the city, recalling his 1845 move from Dover Plains to Slocum Hollow and later Lackawanna County practice. He began with mule hauling, studied law, and rose to mayor's court judge in 1869 before long partnership with H. M. Edwards and later George S. Horn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsingham G. Ward
Sumner Avenue
Dover Plains
West Scranton
Ward
New England
John Jackson Ward
Cynthia Brickler Ward
Zehuion Marcy Ward
Paterson
N. J
Charles Edward Ward
Michigan
Hells
Maria White
Poughkeepale
N. Y
J. L. Alexander
Dana
Wilkes- Narre
Luzerne
Lackiwanna County
Lackawanna County
Scranton
Slocum Hollow
H. M. Edwards
George S. Horn
Ww Wens
Wise Gunster
Edwards
Stanton
George 5. Horn
Louisa Z. Hurlburt
North Adams
Mass
Douglass
Judge Edwards
South Main Avenue
North Sumner Avenue
St. Patrick's
Saint Patrick's Day programs in West Scranton
Quiet Saint Patrick's Day in West Scranton with two well attended events by the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Mears hall saw Rev. B S Phillips speak and a varied program of solos recitations and sketches followed by dancing. Bellevue’s Hibernians at Holy Cross church hosted Rev. W J O Donnell speaking on Ireland and St Patrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Scranton
Mears’ Hall
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
M. H. Healey
Edward Walsh
B.S. Phillips
Hagieton
Philips Ewoke
Kate Sullivan
Elizabeth O’ Boyle
Michael Deynegan
Thomas Ford
Henry Merlett
Gilroy
Duffy
Jennie Furk
Messrs
Flevens
Cole
Praney
Devitt
Salmon
Agnes Malott
Hiely Cross Church
Bellevue
W. J. McDonough
W. J. O'Donnell
Holy Cross Church
Prize Award at City Hall Event Wins Praise
Common Councilman-elect Patrick Calpin accepted the prize on behalf of the division. President Dawson attended and spoke. The program included readings by Henry Grattan, Andrew Ccoar, Peter Smith, Charles Ruane, Professor W A Kelly and Mise Nolan of Washington DC. Recitations by Thomas Handley and Harvey Grattan, a piano solo by Mrs. Jackson, and a piano violin duet by Mise Anna Madigan and Joseph Walsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Calpin
Dawson
Henry Grattan
Andrew Ccoar
Peter Smith
Charles Ruane
W. A. Kelly
Mise Nolan
Washington, D. C
Thomas Handley
Harvey Grattan
Mrs. Jackson
Mise Anna Madigan
Joseph Walsh
Church Socials Highlight Sumner Avenue Program
The Band of Hope and Scranton Street Baptist church held fine evening events with Alderman Peenles Davies as chair and Mrs. John T. James as accompanist. Performances included phonograph pieces by Smith Moree, stere opticon views by Mr. Bradshaw, solos by Lillian Tewkesbury Norma Hughes and Marion Jones, a run recitation by Mattie Hughes, plus a nink social and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band of Hope
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church
Peenles Davies
John T. James
Smith Moree
Bradshaw
Lillian Tewkesbury
Norma Hughes
Marion Jones
Mattie Hughes
Simpson Methodist Church
J. B. Sweet
Clara Slocum
Saxe
K. of K. Literary Elu Guests Entertained at Miss Thomas Home
Members of the K. of K. Literary elu enjoyed a Wednesday evening gathering at Miss Jennie Thomas’s North Rether avenue residence. Recitations by Cadwgan Hughes and Jones, piano solos by Gaston and Eynon, plus dancing and refreshments capped the social event. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Jones and a host of Miss Thomas’s relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of K. Literary Elu
Jennie Thomas
North Retherea Avenue
Miss Thomas
Charles Cadwgan
Joseph Hughes
J. A. Jones
Thomas Gaston Eang
Gus Eynon
B. Thomas
Jennie Lewis
Ledia Davis
Ines Zimmerman
Lillian Thomas
May Richards
Jennie Davis
Mary Lewis
Gertrude Hughes
John and
Luther Thomas
William Robertson
Charles Cadwean
Emory Joseph
Henry Morgan
Hert James
Howard Davis
Thomas Boston
Edward Pethrick Named Driver at Columbia Chemical
The friends and fellow members of Edward Pethrick of the Columbia Chemical company congratulate him after his selection for the driver position. Chosen months earlier despite opposition from Lewis Parry and Henry Meyers, he is coached by Engineer Meyers whom he succeeded. The firm is well represented by its permanent men, with neat quarters and well cared for team and apparatus in the Scranton fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Pethrick
Columbia Chemical Company
Lewis Parry
Henry Meyers
Meyers
Scranton
Local Residents Return From Visits Across Cities
Miss Margaret Jenkins of Hamp ton street returns from Philadelphia visit. Mr and Mrs Anthony English of Price street entertain Mrs Ellen O Malley of Pittston and Mrs Slyvester Kuhns and children from Lugurne street after a visit to Haresdale. Miss Anna Hower of Price street is seriously ill. Mr and Mrs Patrick Healey of Division street entertain Miss Tessie Higgins of Carbondale. Mrs Catherine Schwinn of Tenth Street visits in Bloomington. Dr and Mr L A Lindabury of South Main avenue visit Philadelphia. Miss Margaret Hennigan of Twelfth Street returns from a visit in Carbondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Jenkins
Hampton Street
Philadelphia
Anthony English
Price Street
Ellen O'Malley
Pittston
Slyvester Kuhns
Lugerne Street
Haresdale
Anna Hower
Patrick Healey
Division Street
Tessie Higgins
Carbondale
Catherine Schwinn
Funeral notices and society events listed for Washburn Street area
Funeral services for Mrs Jenkin Richards at 1406 Washburn Street start this afternoon at 2 o clock with interment at Washburn Street Cemetery. The Lavelle family announces a funeral from 2115 Price Street with burial at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. Mrs David B D Jones funeral set for this afternoon at 2 30 at 235 North Filmore Avenue with interment at Washburn Street Cemetery. Delaware Lackawanna and Western collieries operate on two day eight hour schedules the week of eight hours. A masquerade ball is being organized for next Tuesday at Mears Hall with invitations issued by chair Thomas Marah secretary Oscar Odward Duncan Hall treasurer Bert Heney W H Hall Jr and S B Feinberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Jenkin Richards
Washburn Street
Delaware
Lackawanna
Collieriea
Mears
Thomas Marah
Oscar Odward
Duncan Hall
Bert Heney
W. H. Hall, Jr
BE. Feinberg
James Lavelle
Patrick Lavelle
Price Street
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
David BD. Jones
North
Filmore Avenue
May Day Choir Victory at North Scranton Eisteddfod
The North Scranton eisteddfod featured Welsh and Puritan church choirs with strong showings from Welsh Baptist and Puritan Congregational groups. The Puritan choir directed by G R Davies won the May Day prize after afternoon and evening sessions and a crowded program of solo and choral competitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puritan Congregational Church
G. R. Davies
Cares
North Main
Thomas J. Snook
Benjamin Isaac
Puritan Congregational Choir
Thomas Owens
The
Welsh Baptist
David Davis
Puritan
J. M. Lloyd
Taylor
William Davia
Gwilym Edwards
William J. Owens
Joseph Morris
Wiliam Edwards
Cora Griffin
Dora
Evan Lewis
Gregory Saunders
West Market Street
Welsh Baptist Church
David F. Davis
Welsh Congregational Church
David Lewis
Eisteddfod
Lewis Anthony
Edwardsdale
D. W. Jenkins
J. A. Evane
Providence Castle Banquet Hosts Mystic Chain Event
The Ancient Order of the Mystic Chain held its annual entertainment and banquet in Fenner and Chappell's hall last night. Members and guests filled the large hall for speeches recitations and vocal selections followed by a banquet with ample delicacies and sociable atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Castle
Order of the Mystic Chain
Fenner & Chappell
Narrow railway crash on Scranton lines injures passenger
A Scranton Railway collision occurred on North Main Avenue in front of Bright's carriage shop as a northbound double-truck car derailed a switch and struck a city bound car. Most passengers escaped uninjured while a woman suffered severe cuts from flying glass and received first aid at a drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Railway Company
Bright
North Main Avenue
Funeral services for Elizabeth Hislop and local vocalism meeting
The funeral for Mrs Elizabeth Hislop is set for this afternoon at 2 from the East Market street residence with burial in Forest Hill cemetery. Tonight a vocalism gathering at Welsh Baptist church will organize for a May 3 Wilkes Barre competition and select a leader. The funeral of William Blanchard was held yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Blanchard
East Market Street
Forest Hill Cemetery
Father Whitty
Dr. Olmstead
Binghamton
Methodist Episcopal Church
Olmatend
Merry Makers
O'Malley
Elizabeth Hislop
Welsh Baptist Church
Wilkes-Barre
William Blanchard
Residents and visitors noted in Green Ridge column
Mrs Durland and Miss Carr of Honesdale hostesses to Mrs Minor Carr of Dickson avenue. Elmer Baker of Penn avenue is seriously ill. Nellie and Mary Charlesworth of Marion street travel to Honesdale for their cousin’s funeral. Frank Spencer of Green Ridge Ironworks returns from New York. A youth party toured Hampton mines in Hyde Park including Blowers Stevens Killiam Lewie Williams. Agnes Nicols of Sanderson avenue visits Factoryville. Mrs John Williams of Washington avenue visits Peckville. Mrs John Elias of Penn avenue is ill. Claude Bremer of Fairfield avenue, son of H Bremer, breaks his arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durland
Miss Carr
Honesdale
Minor Carr
Dickson Avenue
Elmer Baker
Penn Avenue
Nellie
Mary Charlesworth
Marion Street
Frank Spencer
Green Ridge
Mra. Blowers
C. G. Stevens
May Killiam
Carbondale
W. H. Lewie
Mise Mae Williams
Wilkes-Barre
Agnes Nicols
Sanderson Avenue
Factoryville
John Williams
Washington Avenue
Peckville
John Elias
Claude Bremer
Fairfield Avenue
H. Bremer
Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
Minooka Silk Mill Weavers Strike Over Holiday Observance
The Simpson silk mill weavers refused to work yesterday as workers observed a holiday. Misses B Higging and Ellen O'Hara visited friends in Olympus. Mrs Thomas Barrett of Pittston visited Main Street friends. St Josephs society Easter Monday banquet set for April 11 at Main Street hall with planning committee promising a grand event. Greenwood collieries employers to pay monthly earnings Saturday. Greenwood Tourist club enjoyed a pleasant trip to Bald Mount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
B. Higging
Ellen O'Hara
Olyphant
Thomas Barrett
Pittston
Main Street
St. Joseph's Society
Greenwood Collieries
Greenwood Tourist Club
Bald Mount
Carlsbad Sprudel Salt Promoted As Health Remedy
The note urges use of Carlsbad Sprudel Salt water concentrate for outdoors exercise benefits. It claims genuine imported status by Eisner & Mexperson Co New York and advertises relief for gout dyspepsia biliousness and stomach liver and kidney complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad
Eisner & Mexperson Co
New York
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South Scranton
St. Aloysius Society
Attorney O'Boyle
Joseph Hannon
Globe Warehouse
K. of
K'ss
Man of Columbia Company
Nell McTague
Diocesan Record
Order
William Dawson
Munyon
Manyon Nemerdy Company
Repar
Dria Iit
Manyon
Arch
Social Affair
Tne
W. J. Lewis
J. J. Evans
Thomas Jehu
Blodwen Thoms
Mystic Chain
Dunmore
Frances Vaness
Kittie Monahan
Crystal Social Club
Howley's Hall
Manley
Washington Hall
Division No. 26
Soliday
Eunice Taft
Hawley
A. P. McDonough
Moscow
Michael Brogan
John Brogan
the Tribune
Frank Blickens
Chestnut Street
William Stanley Bannerman
Presbyterian Church
Spalding Bicycle
Florey & Brooks
N. Washington Ave
Conrad
Tiller & Stetson
Agency
Lacka. Ave
NERS
DR. Shimberg
Spruce Street
Charles B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Medien
Washington Chemical Vo
Washington, DG
Lackawanna Lumber CO
Mili S
Cross Fork
Potter Co
Buffalo and Susquehanna
Mina
Potter County
Coudersport
Port Allegany
General Office—Board of Trade
Shem
Mane
Opollo
Eave Percats
I Subcarenas Ciaarets Oo
Geo D. Sambora
Strmkx Matthews Bros. Wholesale
Hetil Ee Nor Anton
Ding
Dr. Peal
W. Geweo
John H. Phelps
Oor
Wyoming Avenue
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