West Scranton Daily Events Highlight Local Happenings
Affair at 124 Tenth Street features Alderman John receiving a fine office chair from his son. Miss Rebecca Evans and Oscar Ayer wed in nearby Priceburg and Olyphant. A phonograph party at the Swallow residence entertained guests with Edison records. many neighbors attended and refreshments followed.
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Tenth Street
John
Rebecca Evans
Priceburg
Oscar Ayer
Olyphant
Simpson Church
Siminon Methodiet Episcopal Church Evening Programme
At the Jue breaking exercises at the Siminon Methodiet Episcopal church tomorrow evening a programme will be presented including reflections Epworth League Quartett vocal pieces and recitations. Proceeds from the event will defray church expenses.
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Siminon Methodiet Episcopal
Epworth League
Feel Tathott
Peeceveweewrenewers
Marjorhy
Miele
Jelizabisth Heiser
Edna Saxe Tian Beli
Hares Altemus
Bessie
Alderman John Surprised by Son’s Gift Chick
Owen J John alderman of the Fourth ward received a handsome chick from his son Alfred John yesterday. The presentation was a total surprise to him and he greatly appreciates the gift.
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Owen J. John
Fourth Ward
Alfred John
John
Prescriptions Compounded at Jenking's Drug Store
George W. Jenking’s drug store on Main Ave and Jactan9 St compounds prescriptions with carefully sourced purest drugs ensuring accurate dosing and attentive preparation for customers seeking reliable pharmaceutical service.
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George W.jenkings Cor
Main Ave
Jactan9 St
Alderman Delights in Display of Chair Before Friends
The alderman enjoyed showing the chair to his many friends yesterday, a display fitting the dignity of his office and reflecting his pleasure in the moment.
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Yeaterday
Funeral Services for Frank Stetter Held on North Main
Largely attended services for Frank Stetter were conducted yesterday at the North Main residence. Rev. Jacob Schoetile led the German Presbyterian tribute with the Simpson male quartette. Pallbearers included William Kiesel and George Cook, while members of the German Benevolent Association attended. Interment followed at Forest Hill cemetery.
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Frank Stetter
North Main Avenue
Jacob Schoetile
Cheatnut Street
German Presbyterian Church
Simpson
W. W. Jone
Thomas Algrams
Harry Wrighey
Will Whitman
Mesers
William Kiesel
William Gutheing
John Frank
Forest Hill Cemetery
Edward
John Finnerty
Cameron Avenue
Cathedral Cemetery
Preshbyterian Church Notes Overview
The Preshby terian church resumed Monday services with Rev. F Matthews and Rev. Ebenezer Flack delivering talks. Addresses by Rev. John W Binic and Rev. Moffatt are planned. The church orchestra and choir plan elaborate Easter preparations and maintain high musical standards.
Parade gathering of multiple groups in Washington
Members of Washington camp No 394 Patriotic Order Sons of America meet at North Main avenue hall at 1 00 this afternoon for a parade. Company F units assemble in front of Br Davids hall at 2 00 to form for the parade. Uniformed rank No 40 Knights of Pythias meet at their headquarters at 2 00 to join the parade.
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Washington Camp
Patriotic Order Suns of America
North Main Avenue
Company F
Br. David's Hall
Knights of Pythias
Incorrigible Boy Noted in Family Report
An article fragment mentions Mr and Mrs David F Williams of a household with an errant son. The text outlines parental concern and a local notice about expected behavior or discipline. Further details are unclear due to fragmentary OCR.
Opening display of ladies spring attire in Scranton cloak department
The exhibit showcases latest novelties in ladies and misses costumes skirts waists coats and shirt waists with emphasis on perfection of labor materials and cut. Visitors are invited to inspect the collection this week and judge fashion's new ways for themselves.
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Scranton
Store to Close Thursday Noon for Thirteenth Gallantry Festivities
Important store will close Thursday at noon in recognition of festivities honoring the gallant Thirteenth.
Runaway Boy Will Williams Return Requested by Parents
The parents of Wil Williams, a 9 year old who ran away on Creation Day, told Chief Isaacs of Fast Minch Chunk they will take the boy home. They plan to send him to a reformatory until he is cured of the urge to run away.
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South Tenth Street
Willie Willams
The
Tribune
Isaacs
Fast Minch Chunk
Price Sc
Wedding At Rev James Hughes Residence
A pretty wedding was celebrated at Rev James Hughes home on Lincoln Avenue. The couple Oevar Ayer of Olyphant and Rebenna Evans of Priewburg were married. The bride wore traveling attire and the newlyweds were tendered a reception in Olythant after the ceremony performed by Roy Hughes.
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James Hughes
Lincoln Avenue
Oevar Ayer
Olyphant
Mise Rebenna Evans
Priewburg
Roy Hughes
Aver
Olythant
Local Social Notes From Fairview and Surroundings
Mr and Mrs Charles R Acker of Fairview avenue hosted Mrs Garner Miss Cruce Boughton of Kingston Miss Hattley Eynon of North Hyde Park avenue and others. Several residents visit relatives while others recover from illnesses and rheumatism in this roundup of local names and health updates.
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Charles R. Acker
Fairview Avenue
Garner
Cruce Boughton
Kingston
Hattley
Eynon
North Hyde Park Avenue
Haydn Ashley
South Main Avenue
Mauch Chunk
Eva Rroberts
Thloomsboro State Normal School
North Garfield Avenue
Join Maresh
North Rebecca Avenue
John Jones
Farvisoburge
Edward Harris
North Main Avenue
Archie McDonald
Washington, D. C
John T. Richards
Tenth Stree
John MH. Thomas
Laverne County
Mary Jennings
Bailroal Avenue
David Phillipe
Jackson Street
Conner Reese
Lebanon
Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company
Thomas Bevan
Samuel Polhamus
Clark's Summit
Largest Elk Antlers Arrive by Railhead in City
An elk head with four foot antlers arrived yesterday via the Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad. Crowds viewed as Wells Fargo Express handled the shipment toward Delaware and Madison railroad transfer. The elk was killed in Utah by hunters and sent to Frank B. Potts of Philadelphia.
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Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad Company
Kemp's Balvam Promises Quick Cure For Coughs
A fragmented notice touts Kemp's Balvam as a remedy for coughs and chest colds. It urges readers to buy from druggists at a stated price, claiming immediate relief after the first dose.
Happenings of North Scranton coal cave-in repaired
The North Scranton report notes a cave-in on North Main avenue near Green Ridge street caused by a return airway roof. West Ridge Coal company repaired quickly with steel braces and heavy timbers, creating a secure roof. Manager Clark rejects a stone arch, stating the roadway is the city's lookout and current fixes protect the mine.
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West Ridge Coal Company
North Main Avenue
Clark
Phinney Engine Company
Green Ridge Street
Kineineer Phillips
General Phinney Engine Company Elects Officers
The Scranton Fire Department unit held a Tuesday evening meeting to elect officers for the coming year. Roles chosen include President A R Simrel and Vice President J W Wisk with W H Lewis as recording secretary and George Ki Bailey as financial secretary.
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General Phinney Engine Company
Scranton Fire Department
A. R. Simrel
J. W. Wisk
W. H. Lewis
George Ki. Bailey
H. A. Alterma
BH. Long
G. W. Heynolds
F. Goodwin
George Lutz
J. G. Beane
Stoker
F. W. Andrews
M. HH. Biesecker
George BE
Bailey
J. W. Lisk
Missionary Efforts Highlight Junior Wesley League Events
The Junior Wesley league works on annual missionary efforts while the Senior Wesley league hosted a Monday evening gathering in the lecture room. Three new members joined the church on Sunday and services at Wayne Avenue Baptist will be held in the Christian edifice tonight with several young people to be immersed. An organ recital is planned at the Presbyterian church on Monday evening April 3 featuring W. Carl and soprano Miss Shannah Cummings from New York City.
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Wesley League
Chein
Heten
Wayne Avenue
Returning miners bring souvenirs from Butte City Montana
Peter Cavanaugh and Mr C Berry have worked in gold and silver mines at Butte City Montana and returned home Tuesday for a few months with many souvenirs. The Eastern Star Commandery No 221 will hold a grand concert April 13. Local stores will close 2:40 to 5:40 PM for parades.
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Peter Cavanaugh
C. Berry
Butte City
Montana
Eastern Star Commandery
Knights of Malta
Jessie Loos
Archhbald
Lena Matthews
Olyphant
North End
St. Leo's
West Scranton
Waremory
Pather Whitty Society
St. Mary's Hall
Providence
G. W. Davis
C. Henwod & Company
E. Grifin
Wiliam D. Davis
South Side Central City and Hyde Park Address Orders
Fragmentary OCR notes reference CGRB Sharkey at 101¢ .odar Ave with phone 6633. The fragment mentions areas South Side central city and central Hyde Park and an address or order directive attributed to CGRB Sharkey.
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South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
CGRB
Sharkey
Odar Ave
South Scranton Community Notices Mixed With Church Activities
Banquet honors Century Hose company soldiers with two ladies per member amid related church services. Lenten devotions at St Marys led by Rev Kopper. Hickory Street Presbyterian trustees met. Odd Fellows met at Blotte hall. Students Coyne and Metlee return home for Easter. Local mills observe half-holiday for Thirteenth regiment reception. Various society meetings and ball preparations announced. Transfers note Spraks selling residence on Pittston avenue to his father John Spruks.
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Century Huse Company
Bach
St. Mary's
FL &Kopper
Hicckory Street Presbyterian Church
Gertrude Metlee
Stroudsburg State Normal School
Cedar Avenue
Sauqueen Silk Mill
Lackawanna Knitting Milla
Thirteenth Regiment
James Connell Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Blotte’ Hall
Hickory Street
Prosbyterian Church
Washington Camp
John Spruks
Alderstreet
Mesere
W. W. Scheuer
John Freuhan
Manhattan Social Club Plans Easter Monday Social
Miss Nellie Sullivan hosts visitors from Philadelphia and New York as townspeople and guests gather in Maple street and Prospect avenue while the Manhattan Social club announces a grand entertainment at St. John’s hall Easter Monday night.
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Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Nellie Holland
May Cafferty
Nellie Sullivan
Maple Street
Manhattan
St. John's Hall
Peter Alnworth
New York City
Prospect Avenue
William Joyce
Fpittston Avenue
Mollie Granahan
Hazleton
Cedar Avenue
Local Folks and Notables Returns and Plans
Niagara Falls resident T H Davey returns home after visiting sister Mrs T E Dushnell of Jefferson avenue. Fred Stevens named assistant chief electrician at Hubbell Electric Lamp Company on Rupert Walsh of Adams avenue. Clarence Rogers of Kentucky visits George Rogers on Penn avenue. Myrtle Stevens of Ross avenue hosts friends. George Seld and spouse to start housekeeping on Monsey avenue. Mrs George Loomis of Oil City visiting sister. Frank E Spencer of Arlington Heights and Grace Law to Bermuda Islands trip. Local businesses observe half holiday this afternoon. Manners Sarapariila promoted for spring cleansing at Manners Pharmacy 20 Green Ridge street.
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T. H. Davey
Niagara Falls
T. E. Dushnell
Jefferson Avenue
Fred. Stevens
Hubbell Electric Lamp Company
Rupert Walsh
Adams Avenue
Clarence Rogers
Kentucky
George Rogers
Penn Avenue
Myrtle Stevens
Ross Avenue
Borough Bonds Called In At Last Council Meeting
At the last council meeting bonds numbered eight and four were called in but holders have not acted. Treasurer Engle halted interest and requests return of the bonds at once. A social hosted by the Ladies Ald Society at the Methodist church featured performances by Prof. Joseph Grey Oscar Ludwig Jr Miss Emma Ludwig Miss Marie Van Clef Miss Sallie Price and others with refreshments. Burgess Powell and Prof. Grey plan a Pittsburg visit and Miss Gertrude Beers visits Mrs. Mitchell. Unclaimed post letters dated March 18 1899 list several names.
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Engle
Daniel Powell
Ladies’ Ald Society
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Joseph Grey
Oscar Ludwig, Jr
Emma Ludwig
Diane
Marie van Cleft
Sallie Price
Aunt
Beastie Powell
Arlington Double Quarrtette
Salling Howe
Dewey
Richard Parfrey
Throop
Admiral Dewey
Burgess Powell
Pittsburg
Gertrude Beers
Hawley
Fred. Mitchell
Butler Street
Scranton Tribune
Mre
Local Names Listed in Street Addresses
Readable fragments name James Puhey at Fast Drinker street Agnes H Loftus at 104 Electric avenue Henry Parfrey at W4 Brook street and Vito Leone in the damaged text.
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James Puhey
Agnes H. Loftus
Electric Avenue
Henry Parfrey
Brook Street
Vito Leone
Mrs Firidget Guy Dies After Short Illness In City
Mrs Firidget Guy widow of the late Robert Guy died early yesterday morning at 642 River Street after a short illness. She is survived by her children William Matthew John J Mrs Frank Rutledge and Mrs James Larkin, all of this city. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9 o clock.
Rainy Day Revelation From Detroit Family
A Detroit Free Press tale recounts a man facing bankruptcy during a stock market crash. His wife reveals a hidden savings totaling some coins and small change, providing a lifeline that helps him regain hope and move forward. The story highlights resilience and the couple’s shared finances in hard times.
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Detroit Free Press
Dodson
John
Willie
Paris Tea Taste Debate Prompts Fashionable North Atlantic Ques
An excerpt from the European edition of the New York Herald discusses whether Ching and Mouton teas merit Paris fashion and taste. It asserts Ceylon tea is superior and offers home-brewing tips with two teapots, brief steep times, and cautions against oversteeping. It notes five o clock tea as a long-standing social habit in the United States.
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New York Herald
Paris
Courier Leste
Lharnei
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Mrs. Swallow
Mire
Isaac Swallow
IM Tenth Street
Edison
Ek. A. Dillinghan
Theewr
Ysaac Swallow
Gillingham
George Jacoby
Eimer Hughes
William Bruning
Samuel Polhinius
Wuorrie
M. FE. Keller
Barat Ackerly
Misees
Jennie Lawrence
Margaret Var Camp
May Ackerly
Agnes Davis
Lillian Dawes
May Eaton
Kelen Long
Jennie Morean
Meewrs
Charlie Webb
Frank Clark
Nathan Kyone
Earry
Alexandur
F. Matthews
First Baptist Church
Ebenezer Flack
Plymouth
Monuker
John W. Biniche
Upper Lehigh
Lehigh
Dp. Moffatt
George Waters
Herbert Waters
Anna Waters
Lester Morse
Arthur BE. Morse
A. Cruttenden
Antonio Tribino
Mise Dates Poole
C. B. Derman
David IF. Williama
Hostetter
Evans-Ayer
Mary Fooney
Third Street
Holy Crows Church
Wy Fy O'Donnell
St. Brenden
Counon
Jenkins
Columbia Hose and Chemical Company
Jennie Thomas
North Filmore Avenue
Daniel W. Phillips
St. Brenden's
Young Men's Institute
Mears’ Hall
Ancient
Order of Hiberians
Harvey's
Theodore M. Dawkins
North Sumner Fvenuy
St. Patrick's Church
Hey
A. P Broderick
F. &. Potts
North Scranton
Primitive Methodist Church
South Scranton
Joyce
Willam P. Joyce
West Lackawanna Avenue
Green Ridge
Manners’ Pharmacy
Dunmore
Cove
Academy OF Music, Burgunder & Reis
Lessees
H.R. Lung, Mirnager
Empire Theater Sie
Sfing
Licey Theatre
His & Lars Para Lessres
LONG
Manage
James Whitcomb Riley
Willapotar
Annals of the Poor
Fatravacante
Matt J. Flynn
Merry Wide Ens
George Dixon
Ceylon
India
Forest City
Thomas Brown
Wilkes- Burnie
Sarrah Waters
Jermyn
James C. Alfred
Win Wales
Ladies' Ald Society
Methodist Church
Merc. W
Enterprise Hose Company
Center Street
Con
Joan Campany
Dulghirs
Mitty
Enlwerlee Fire Company
Reuben Williams
Scranuton
Martin Muchik
Forest City House
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