Funeral for Mrs Loftus Held After High Mass
The funeral of Mrs. Anthony Loftus was held yesterday from her Brick Avenue home to Holy Rosary Church for a high mass of requiem conducted by Rev J. J. O'Toole. Mourners filled the church before the cortege proceeded to Dunmore Cemetery for interment with pallbearers named John Golden Patrick Wells P J O'Donnell Henry Meconomy Patrick Sheridan and John Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Loftus
Brick Avenues
Holy Rosary Church
J. J. O'Toole
Dunmore Cemetery
John Golden
Patrick Wells
P. J. O'Donnell
Henry Meconomy
Patrick Sheridan
John Murphy
New Klan Officers Elected for Incoming Term
The article lists the officers elected for the new A. D. K. klan term including Imperial High Prelate I. V. Hartzell Grand Wizard St Hopewell Grand Magi Th. H. Stanton Oriental Guide Daniel Harta Prophet A. H. Trice First Regulator Peter Shoener Second Regulator J. W. Benjamin Grand Jinkslinger W. Connolly Grand Boodler I. C. Kline Inside Herald Norman Williams Jr Outside Zector W. H. Walters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klan
I. V. Hartzell
Wiszard
St. Hopewell
Th. H. Stanton
Orienta Guide
Daniel Harta
A. H. Trice
Peter Shoener
J. W. Benjamin
Jinkslinger
W. Connolly
Miners Tour Marvine Mine With Youthful Party
Foremen Mesers Smith and McGlyen led a group of young people through the Marvine mine that evening. M. J. Morry took photographs of the party. The attendees included Misses Jennis Miller Mae Foster Rubie Coons Miah Davis Libbie Rhule and Ida Jackson and Messrs Willam Itterly Willam Walsh David Roberta John Pritchard James Cousins John Orgill M Z Morry and George Moore of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesers
Smith
McGlyen
Marvine
M. J. Morry
Jennis Miller
Mae Foster
Rubie Coons
Miah Davis
Libbie Rhule
Messrs
Willam Itterly
Willam Walsh
David Roberta
John Pritchard
James Cousins
John Orgill
M. Z. Morry
Ida Jackson
George Moore
New York
Newark man charms audience with Davis impersonations
Last evening Caswallen J. Davis from Newark presented impersonations at the Providence Presbyterian church to a large crowd. Davis is praised for his clever performance and has many local friends. Mrs. Lizzie Hughes Brundage assisted in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caswallen J. Davis
Newark
N. J
Providence Presbyterian Church
Davies
Lizzie Hughes Brundage
Bitters touted as mild natural stomach tonic
An advertisement claims Bitters are a mild natural tonic that cures indigestion constipation and biliousness and urges readers to try it.
Vocalist Impresses with Rich Soprano During Recital
A singer delivered a series of solo performances in a recital, her rich soprano voice drawing strong audience approval and repeated applause.
Ladies' Aid serves cupper for Hyde Park encampment
The Providence church Ladies' Aid Society will host a cupper for Hyde Park Encampment IOOF No. 249 with lodge officers installed at 7:20. A free will entertainment followed a large turnout at West Market Street Baptist Church despite bad weather. Mrs. William Case of Margaret Avenue visits Peckville relatives. The funeral of three year old Robert Clymer, son of Rev. and Mrs. R Y Clymer, is private from Church Avenue home this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
Hyde Park
Order of Odd Fellows
West Market Street Baptist Church
William Case
Margaret Avenue
Peckvills
Robert
R. Y. Clymer
Church Avenue
Local residents and visitors listed in community notes
W A Price of Spring Brook visits relatives in the area. Mrs M Coursen of North Main avenue is very ill. Mr and Mrs Holmes of Boston stay with Mr and Mrs John Holmes of McDonough avenue. William Rogers of Walton N Y returns home after a visiting week. Mr and Mrs Frank Pird and Mrs KEK visit. W Weston of Maranaughssets visits friends. H A Atherton of North Main avenue returns home from Elmira after a week away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Price
Spring Brook
M. Coursen
North Main Avenue
Holmes
Boston
John Holmes
McDonough Avenue
William Rogers
Walton
Frank Pird
Kek. W. Weston
Maranchusetts
Move to New York City Expected by Walton Family
Mrs IW M Walton and family of Monsey avenue plan to move to New York City around April 1. Mr and Mrs Valentine Bliss of Capouse avenue will host a party for daughter Nellie tomorrow evening. Mrs Chambers of Denver visiting Mrs M L Fine of Sanderson avenue. Mrs Chambers formerly lived in Green Ridge and retains substantial real estate interests here. Mrs M R R Kays and son Dickson of Sanderson avenue have returned from New York City. Nettie Bayley and Helen Kerry of Carbondale, guests of Miss Mertive Bailey of Green Ridge street, have returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IW. M. Walton
Monsey Avenue
New York City
Valentine Bliss
Capouse Avenue
Nellie
Chambers
Denver, Colo
M. L. Fine
Sanderson Avenue
Green Ridge
M. RR. Kays
Dickson
Nettie Bayley
Helen Kerry
Carbondale
Mertive Bailey
Green Ridge Street
Controversy Surrounds Divorce Case Cited by Cleveland Paper
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes a divorce case where a husband kept details private while his wife sought public exposure. The exchange hints at strategic use of publicity and differing approaches to public scrutiny in a high profile matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Handome Silk Waists Display Refined Designs This Week
Handsome silk waists attract attention with refined art touches, many designs, and exquisite color blends. The store invites trial, claiming readers will value personal attractiveness and endorsing their judgment of the pretty creations awaiting this week.
Wide Range of Waist Fabrics For Ladies and Gowns
A local shop advertises a vast waist stock with hundreds of patterns colors and styles. Featured materials include Andersons Scotch Ginghams French Ginghams Fine Lawns French Dimities Lawns with Silk Embroidered Polka Dots Zephyr Ginghams Percales Corded Ginghams New Linen Weaves and Satines. Shoppers are urged to visit during the week and buy when advantageous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
West Scranton Altercation Ends With Arrests and Fines
Miss Shea's sister assaulted Mrs. Eva Shea at Alderman Moser's office in South Main. Mrs. Shea's husband, John Shea, faced $300 bail on assault charges. A subsequent arrest for contempt of court followed a hair pulling melee as family tensions erupted. A hearing was set for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Moser
South Main Avenue
Ellen Shea
Hampton Street
John Shea
Chokher
Shea
Squires
Doctor Removes Needle From Miss Eva Apgar Foot
Dr Heermans of Scranton street operated on Miss Eva Apgar of Strafford avenue Lincoln Heights to remove a large needle lodged in her right foot for several days. The needle turned black and the foot swelled greatly causing incapacity to walk. It is feared blood poisoning may set in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Heermans
Scranton Street
Eva Apgar
Strafford Avenue
Lincoln Heights
Miss Apgar
Constable Arrests Man on Wife Abuse Warrants
Constable Timothy Jones arrested Michael Finelli of Hennessey court last evening on warrants issued by Alderman Davis charging him with beating his wife and neglecting necessities of life. Mrs Finelli testified to multiple beatings and brutal kicking. Bail set at $200 for each charge, but he had not secured bail by late evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Jones
Michael Finelli
Hennessey Court
Alderman Davis
Sleighride Party Returns From Pittston
A merry group of friends enjoyed a sleighride to Pittston on Saturday evening. They had a jolly time and a bountiful repast before returning home. Members included Catherine Evans, Lottie Davis, Bertha Chesnut, Gene Davia, Mary Haines, Lennebury, Mears, David H.chnid 8, Thomas Francis, William Evans, John D. Lewis, Thomas Garfield Jones, Charles Frederick Beecham, Thomas J. Davis, Jenkin Reynolds and Edward Weber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston
Catherine Evans
Lottie Davis
Bertha Chesnut
Gene Davia
Mary Haines
Lennebury
and Mears
David H.chnid
Thomas Francis
William Evans
John D. Lewis
Thomas Garfield Jones
Temperance lecturer from Kentucky draws crowd at Mears Hall
Dr Tracy from Kentucky delivered the second of a temperance lecture series at Mears hall to a crowded audience of men and boys with some ladies present. The talk used moving pictures and anecdotes and promoted by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union with no admission charge. Singers from all churches are asked to meet at the hall at 7 30 this evening with gospel hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracy
Kentucky
Mears’ Hall
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Social Evening At Snyder Avenue Home
Miss Margaret Morgans of Snyder avenue hosted a small group of friends on Friday evening. The gathering proved highly enjoyable with dainty refreshments served at a reasonable hour. The E. C. club enjoyed a delightful evening at Miss Helen Longs Washburn street home with music and other diversions into the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Morgans
Snyder Avenue
Helen Long
Washburn Street
Grain-O described as permanent coffee substitute
Grain-O is a tonic not a stimulant and its effects are permanent. It is marketed as the successful substitute for coffee with the preferred coffee flavor. The ad notes many substitutes exist but Grain-O is the unique food drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery
Miss Leola Highfield Hosts Friends At Grandparents Home
Miss Leola Highfield entertained a few friends at the residence of her grandparents Mr and Mrs John McArthur after a delightful hour. Refreshments followed and diversions were merrily indulged in with a delicious repast served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leola Highfield
John McArthur
Pretty Mount Dewey Wedding For Martha Edwards And John Locker
A Thursday noon ceremony at Thomas Edwards home in Mount Dewey united Miss Martha Edwards with John Locker of Pine Brook. Rev Howells officiated with Ada Edwards as bridesmaid and Henry Fox as best man. The bride wore brown broadcloth and white carnations. A wedding dinner and reception followed. The couple declined a wedding tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Edwards
Mount Dewey
Martha
John Locker
Pine Brook
Rev. Howells
Elmdale
Ada Edwards
Henry Fox
First Baptist Choir to Host Friday Entertainment at Banning Home
The First Baptist church choir plans an entertainment and social Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Banning on North Bromley avenue. A literary and musical programme is arranged and proceeds go to the organ fund. Admission is 10 cents and includes cake and coffee. ice cream will be sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Arthur Banning
North Bromley Avenue
Local News Briefs From ArchbaldArea Parish Events And Fires
The report notes a sleigh ride to Archbald by the Penn Store company’s employer on Thursday night. A stove fire on Rock Street caused minor damage, extinguished by Columbias fire crew. Fires also occurred at 1614 Jackson Street and at a home on Rock Street. both were subdued with little damage. Church social plans and upcoming meetings at Washburn Street Presbyterian and Simpson Methodist Episcopal churches are announced. The funeral of John S. Davis is set for Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. with interment at Washburn Street cemetery. The Plymout h church youth meeting will hear Rev. Boyl on The Necessity of a New Birth. Bible school visitors topic to be discussed at Washburn Street church. Licensed hotel-keepers meet at Stetters Hotel. Chi Upsion society of Washburn Street church met on American History. Hyde Park lodge Masons held a session with one petition acted on. Electric City Wheelmen directors held a meeting about finances and social standing. Ripple division Sons of Temperance nominated officers. Funeral of Miss Theo Hawkins set for 2:30 p.m. at Simpson Methodist church with burial at Washburn Street cemetery. Birth announced for a son to Mr and Mrs Jacob Sweet of North Hyde Park Avenue. St Paul’s Pioneer corps held weekly drill. Tourist club also met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Store Company
Archbald
Kresge
Rock Street
Columbias
Washburn Street
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
John 8
Davis
John Hundon
North Main Avenue
Swetland Street
Boyl
Plymouth Church
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Stetter’s Hotel
Chi Upsion Society
Hyde Park Lodge
Electric City Wheelmen
Ripple Division
Sons of Temperance
Morgan's Hall
Misa Theo Hawkins
Simpson Methodial Episcopal Church
Mra
Jacob Sweet
North Hyde Park Avenue
St. Paul's Pioneer Corps
A King's Reign
A King leads amid a stormy time in Towne Yes as reported by the Boston Traveler with a reigny tone. The piece recalls royal authority facing turbulent events and public scrutiny in a vivid period voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Traveler
Advice From The Top Is Scarce In Public Life
A Chicago Times quote notes that truly successful or near-successful individuals seldom have time to mentor others. It laments preachers who preach to the willing instead of guiding those striving to rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Times
Day's Doings in Dunmore Borough
A local Dunmore Borough item notes uncalled letters at the post office awaiting owners and reports on deaths and candidacies. It also describes the old Drinker turnpike from the Sport Hill corners and the push to turn the road into borough property for better sidewalks and grading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sport Hill
Turnpike Company
Unclaimed Letters List Ending March 17
Letters remaining unclaimed as of March 17 include M. K. Bishop postmaster Mrs. M. J. Durkin Monroe avenue Nicholas Betzhold Arthur Kelly Willian Lance Michael Kanece Jr Apple street Mrs. John Foley 711 Monroe Avenue Mrs. Eugene Webb 1643 Madison Avenue and foreign names JanosHarcas Pasquali Spiotta Mangiata de Monaco Nichol Juskanice Young Girl 708 Monroe Avenue. Please say advertised when calling for these letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Bishop
M. J. Durkin
Monroe Avenue
Nicholas Betzhold
Arthur Kelly
Willian Lance
Michael Kanece, Jr
Apple Street
John Foley
Eugene Webb
Madison Avenue
Janos Harcas
Pasquali Spiotta
Mangiata de Monaco
Nichol
Funeral for Mrs. Edward Higgins at St Marys Cemetery
Mrs. Edward Higgins died at home on Sport HII Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. Funeral services were held yesterday at 3 pm with a large crowd attending. Interment followed at St Marys cemetery. She died at age 25 leaving a husband and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Higgins
St. Mary's Cemetery
Higgins
Pleasant sleigh ride ends safely. boy Van Ness dies
A party including Misses Frieda Ludwig Grace Stevens Blanche Oakley Maud Palmer May Palmer and Masters Lester Yost and Stew art Seigle George Winterstein Garfield Angwin Clarence Harper Roy Oakley and Walter Harper enjoyed a sleigh ride to Jermyn Saturday then returned without mishap. Ervin Van Ness age 11 of Williams Street died Sunday at 6 pm. funeral arrangements to be announced. Edward Swartz and P Murphy circulate petitions for borough poor director, a well paid office fueling rivalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frieda Ludwig
Grace Stevens
Blanche Oakley
Maud Palmer
May Palmer
Masters Lester Yost
Stewart Seigle
George Winterstein
Garfield Angwin
Clarence Harper
Roy Oakley
Walter Harper
Jermyn
Ervin
William van Ness
Williams Street
Edward Swartz
P. J. Murphy
Valuation plan unfolds for Hose company taxation drive
Patrick Duffy of Gilmore Avenue is gravely ill as Hose company holds a meeting at McDonough's hall to value property within its territory One third of the valuation aims to cover expenses with a $1000 initial goal and a projected $210000 valuation generating 370000 assessable at 14 mills Committees will notify property holders of actions and plans A Father Mathew society meeting is called for next Sunday for a Pioneer corps Young men urged to attend and a Ladies Temperance auxiliary to aid parish mutual benefit St Joseph's choir plans a sleigh ride to Pittston tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonough's Hall
J. Joseph's Church
W. H. Gor- Man
Father Mathew Society
Main Street
St. Joseph's
Pittston
Obituary notices of Curran, Sawyer, Schild and families
John Curran of 22 Third Street dies at age 1 in Patrick Curran’s home. Funeral at 9 a.m. tomorrow with high mass at Holy Cross Church and Cathedral cemetery interment. James Ormes Bunday night burglary ends with loss of daughter Mrs William Sawyer of Throop. Wife and mother described as loving. funeral at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Mt. Carmel cemetery. Margaretha Schild, 12, of 906 Pittston Avenue, dies Sunday night. Funeral at 2:30 p.m. residence and 3 p.m. at St Paul’s Church. Rev Alfred Benner to conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Curran
Third Street
Patrick Curran
Thin City
Patrick
Mary
Bridget
Annie
Nellie Curran
Dominick Curran
Holy Cross Church
Cathedral
Margaretha Schild
Andrew Schild
Pittston Avenue
Alfred Benner
Paul's Church
Gardner and Turner arraigned on fraud charge in Pittston case
Mrs. Lizzie Byers of 925 Stafford avenue alleges she bought coffees and teas from Gardner and Turner of the Boston Tea company and received a premium coupon. After filling her card she demanded a chosen premium at Pittston avenue and was refused. Both defendants, Gardner as manager and Turner as agent, were held under $200 bail by Alder man Leates to await the next court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Gardner
Charles Turner
Alderman Leates
Lizzie Byers
Stafford Avenue
Gardner
Boston Tea Company
Turner
Warrants Issued for Hickey Clarke Fitzgerald Crimes
Warrants issued by Alderman Ruddy for Bridget Hickey and Thomas Clark on assault charges with hearings set for this morning. A warrant for Patrick Fitzgerald accused of defrauding his boarding mistress Nora Kennedy is to be heard this forenoon before Alderman Ruddy. Natal Richi, charged with an unnatural crime on his nephew, jailed yesterday by Alderman Leates in default of $500 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hickey
Alderman Ruddy
Bridget Hickey
Thomas Clark
Hickey
Patrick Fitzgerald
Nora Kennedy
Ruddy
Natal Richi
Tribune
Leates
Local Occupants Share News Of Health Births And Lectures
Miss Ida Barrett of Luzerne visits the Misses McGee on Pittston avenue while James Bird of Cedar avenue recoveries. Mr and Mrs Fred Genter of Birch street welcome a baby girl on St Patrick's Day. Leah Heath to give readings from The Merchant of Venice at the South Side YWCA 1021 Cedar avenue tonight at 7 45 with a short musical program. Lectures are free for members and ten cents for non members. All women and girls invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Barrett
Luzerne
McGee
Pittston Avenue
James Bird
Cedar Avenue
Fred Genter
Birch Street
St. Patrick's Day
South Side
Young Women's Christian Association
Leah Heath
Delivery Orders to J. T. Sharkey in Cedar Avenue
Address orders to J. T. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave in South Side central city and central Hyde Park, phone 6683.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
J. T. Sharkey
Cedar Ave
Hidden Verse Inspires Courage Amid Stormy Press
The Cheago Times-Herald prints a fragmented poem urging a young athlete to persevere. It speaks of courage in hardship, striving for gold, renown, and Fortune's wings, and hints at lineage from a noble race, urging the reader to make their name known to the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheago Times-Herald
The Gatest Way Out
Dialogue excerpt from Collier's Weekly features a joking exchange about breaking an engagement by marrying another woman and offers a snapshot of light social wit from the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude
Collier's Weekly
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Dufour
Globe Warehouse
West
Scranton
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Wife Beater
Evangelical Temperance
Grainc
Grocers
Isc
Sirens Eye Oats
Nastruan
Beneigial Ae
General News
Advice
Dunmore Borough
Drinker Turnpike
Edward Swarts
Mrs. Higgins
Patrick Duffy
Gilmore Avenue
Hunage
Veronica
Sovereign Remedy Company
Govensiax
Coxorany
Grvat
Youmarles
Jones
Roxbury
Mase
Grippe - Catarre
Sovereign Remedy CO
Arch St
Philadelphia
South Scranton
Pea Coal
Bronand Moarren & Thomas
Lyceum Theatre Burgunder & Keis
Lessess
H.R. Lang
Charles N. Hoyt
Brilliant Stellar Alliance
Clyde Fitch
Daniel Frohman
N.Y
Wm. A. Brady
Florence Zeigfeld, Jr
M’lle Pilar Morin
Manhattan Theater
Academy OF Music, Burgunder & Reis
Lessers
Long
Maude Hillian
W. G. Bnelling
Nabe
Matinees
Manchester
Monte Carlo
Ajax
Roranton
Matthene H. C. Banderson
Uggista
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