Old Oram homestead in Scranton destroyed by fire
The Oram homestead at North Main avenue and Oram boulevard was partially destroyed by a blaze around 10 30 last night. A defective attic flue is suspected to have started the fire, with the upper side of the house gutted. Fire hydrants and alarm boxes were lacking in the area. Patrick Swift and family escaped. Firefighters arrived promptly and did excellent work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oram
North Main Avenue
Oram Boulevard
Patrick Swift
Lackawanna Valley
Slocum Hollow
Scranton
William Davis
Bromley Avenue
Swetland Street
Easter Sunday Mass Rendered by St. Patrick's Choir
The city awaits Easter Sunday as Mozart's Twelfth Mass will be performed at St. Patrick's church by the St. Patrick's choir. Under Miss Mary Johnson's direction the choir has rehearsed for two months and should give a fine performance. They have been requested to repeat Gounod's mass after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mozart
St. Patrick's Church
St. Patrick’s Choir
Mary Johnson
Scranton Choral Society Rehearsal Tonight at St David's Hall
The initial week night rehearsal for the Scranton Choral Society will be held tonight at St. David's Hall. All engaged singers who missed Sunday evenings practice should attend. Leader Prof Lewla Davis directs the competitive chorus and deserves full cooperation. The committee will meet briefly at Johns Shoe Store before the rehearsal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Choral Society
St. David's Hall
Lewla Davis
John's
Cantata Promises Season’s Event With Noted Voices
The cantata or operatta features Thomas Abrams of West Scranton as lead tenor and Joseph Gray delivering a sweet tenor performance. Miriam Griffiths, the city’s youngest elocutionist, will portray the Eagle on April 1, promising a valuable and entertaining attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Abrams
West Scramton
Joseph Gray
Hisself
Jones
Miriam Griffiths
Eagle
Marriage of Pierce T Fellows and Meas Mabel Crist
Pierce T Fellows and Meas Mabel Crist were married at 11 yesterday morning in the Dunmore Presbyterian church manse by Rev. W. F. Gibbons. Attendants were Jane Fellows and Dr. L A Crist. After dinner the couple left for New York and other points and will reside at 409 South Main avenue. the bride is organist of Washburn Street Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce T. Wellows
Luzerne Street
Horatio T. Fellows
Meas
Mabel Crist
Jacob Crist
Malin Avenue
Dunmore Presbyterian Church
W. F. Gibbons
Jane Fellows
L. A. Crist
Fellows
New York
South Main Avenue
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Painting fund entertainment at Washburn Street church
An entertainment in aid of the painting fund of Washburn Street Presbyterian church is staged under Gama Nu auspices on Tuesday evening April 8 with participants including Misses Freda Kahn and Florence Robertson of Dunmore. The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor will hold a union sunrise prayer meeting Easter morning at 6 00 in the church with representatives of all churches invited likely led by Rev Eliott A. Boy. A Christian Endeavor social follows tomorrow evening in the church with a request to bring a fresh egg for the collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Gama Nu Society
Freda Kahn
Florence Robertson
Dunmore
Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor
Eliott A. Boy
Christian Endeavor Society
Collecs
St. Mary's Hall
Laura Fish
Pittston
Bertha Dawson
Moosle
Middleton
Reese Street
J. L. Atherton
West Market Street
Bessie Mullinex
Clark's Green
F. Crossman
Throop Street
John Herron
William Davis
Gus Diees
Olympia
Young Women's Christian Association
Sanborn
Rescue Mission
Central City
First Christian Church
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Quartette
West
Scranton
Mothers
Young Women's Christian Association Room
James Nully
Wales Street
Edith E. Morgan
Breaker Street
Luncheon Postponed After George Cooper Funeral
A church luncheon planned for Thursday noon to aid the Home for the Friendless has been postponed due to the funeral of George Cooper. The delay shifts the event to a later date pending arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cooper
Handkerchief Sale at Mampth Street M E Church Draws Crowd
The I W Hyelele of the Mampth Street Methodist Episcopal church hosted a sale of a mile of handkerchiefs last evening. The event proved to be a social and financial success, organized by Misses Sue Medley Edna Bonner Abbie Hancock Mayme Stanton and Rene Bonner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Hyelele
Mampth Street
Methodist Episcopal Ehtrch
Sue Medley
Edna Bonner
Abbie Hancock
Mayme Stanton
Rene Bonner
Beeker Opens Capital Clearatore Bowling in Washington Hall
John J. Beeker launches Capital Clearatore bowling at the new Washington hall building. He spares no expense in outfitting with the finest tables and alleys and stocks cigars tobacco and pipes to please the most discerning patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Beeker
Washington Hall
Local Items Highlight Community Happenings
General news notes from Scranton area cover moves to Wyoming, upcoming meetings of the Scranton Alumni team, and a young George Scott interment at Perkinsville. Other items include church services at St David's, dances by Wahneta Club, camping club gathering, a surprise party for Miss Mabel Hoffman, and a Holy Eucharist schedule at St. David's Episcopal. Also reported are workplace injuries at Sloan mine, family moves to Taylor, Patriotic Order of Americans Camp 33 meeting, births and marriages, a new job at Hampton plant, a foot injury on railroad work, Lena Jenking marriage to Jay Stanton in Binghamton, West Side Driving Club meeting, and a newborn daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Fahey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire Willian Wheeler
Scranton Street
Wyoming
Liycock
Scranton Alummni
Robert Cargon
George
John Scott
Hampton Street
Perkvilla
Wahneta Dancing Clhigs
St. David's Hall
Kawego Camping Club
Harry Edwards
South Main Avenue
Mabel Hoffman
St. David's Episcopal Church
Thomas Howell
Ninth Street
Sloan Mine
David G. Reese
Taylor
Patriotic Order of Americans
Wil
Washington Hall
John Cadwgan
Elm Street
Walter Rainey
North Ninth Street
Hampton
Lehman Carey
West Lackawanna Avenue
Jay Stanton
Lena Jenking
Binghamton
West Side Driving Club
Decklenick
North Main Avenue
John Fahey
Main Avenue
Birthday Celebrations Mentioned in Scranton Listing
The note recalls Anna E. Brown and Charles Fr Rogers celebrating his eightieth birthday in Carbon dale with relatives including Mrs. Leonard Cole and others visiting from Scranton and nearby towns. It lists assorted local residents recovering from illness, traveling, or hosting guests including diphtheria cases and short visits to Factoryville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna E. Brown
Scranton Street
Carbondale
Charles Fr. Rogers
Leonard Cole
Thompson
C. H. Rogers
Charles 18. Daniels
Monsey Avenue
M. P. Daniels
Division Street
Nellie Wilson
Garfield Avenue
Gwendolin Williams
Archbald Street
New York
George Benore
John
W. FE. Thayer
South Main Avenue
Elizabeth Pfeiffer
Hyde Park Avenue
Mahiurra
P. F. Shearns
Mothers Meeting and Bowling at Green Ridge Wheelmen
The Green Ridge Women's Christian Temperance Union hosts a 3 PM mothers meeting at the Evangelical Church on Capouse avenue. An evening match game on the Green Ridge Wheelmen alleys features the Black Diamonds versus the Wheelmen’s first team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Christian Temperance Union of
Green Ridge
Evangelical Church
Capouse Avenue
Black Diamonds
St Luke's Church Service Schedule For Week
The programme lists multiple daily services at St Luke's Episcopal Church including 7 am and 9 am hours on Wednesday and Thursday, 4 90 o'clock weekday afternoons, and 7 45 pm Wednesday night. Good Friday has several services and Holy Communion on Easter, with Easter Sunday celebrations at 6 am 8 am and 12 pm plus morning prayer at 11 13 am children's festival 3 pm and 7 30 pm sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Kemp's Hols Cough Remedy Promises Quick Cure
An old advertisement touts Kemp's Hols as a universal remedy for throat lungs and coughs. It claims immediate relief and urges readers to buy from druggists and the proprietor, promising a safe, ready cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp
Five Dollars A Box Endorsement For Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
A letter salutes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets claiming relief from dyspepsia and digestive distress after using a 60 cent box. Endorsements from A Flits Chas F Buzzell and Mrs James Barton of Toronto note improvement in digestion and acid trouble. The ad asserts safety for children and adults and praises physicians and druggists for recommending the tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Barton
Toronto
Canada
Stuart
Obituary notices for Cooper Sheridan and Held in Scranton
George Cooper prominent Scranton contractor dies after illness at 164 South Hyde Park Avenue age 62 born England 1861 arrival 1863 married Ellen Butler died. funeral at 2 pm at residence interment Forest Hill cemetery. Mrs Michael Sheridan of 601 Meridian Street dies after illness at Durkin home survived by parents husband siblings funeral Friday 2:40 pm St Peters Cathedral burial Cathedral Cemetery. Robert Held son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Held dies after two weeks illness aged years death at grandfather Charles Hamm home funeral 9 am Piliston Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cooper
Hyde Park Avenue
Hattie Cooper
Mr. Cooper
Scranton
Gloucestershire
England
America
Ellen Butler
Hattie
Charles Cooper
Tripp's Park
Cooper
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Hyde Park Lodge
Forest Hill Cemetery
Michael Sheridan
Meridian Street
Durkin
Prospect Avenue
P. J
John Durkin
Edward Quinnan
Owen Moran
Kate
Elisabeth Durkin
George Bushmayer
Jermyn
St. Peter's Cathedral
Robert Held
Arthur Held
Charles Hamm
Piliston Avenue
Funeral of Dr Hampton at Thineway
The funeral for Dr Hampton will be held at Thineway with services at noon. Burial will take place at Carbomlale at 2 pm. The service location is 748 Adan avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
Thineway
Noom
Adan Avenue
Carbomlale
Easter Music Programs for Baturdhy’s Tribune
Music program proposals for Easter services must reach this office by Thursday afternoon. The notice requests submission to the Tribune’s desk and specifies a deadline for receipt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baturdhy
Ingersoll Outwitted
Hubert G. Ingersoll early in his career faced a murder case with a weary opposing witness. He tried to bully the witness by misquoting a legal maxim and was outmaneuvered, exposing his inexperience and prompting corrective guidance from the judge and doctor in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert G. Ingersoll
Dof
Erie
Local Incidents Reported in Norths Granton and Raids
A horse on North Main Avenue was injured after its hoof got caught between rails and roadway planks near the Delaware and Hudson crossing on Market Street. Fire and police crews freed the animal by lifting planks. Three arrests were made in a police raid on Mrs Annie Wend's Depot Street house. The funeral of Owen McHugh drew a very large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudson Crossing
Owen McHugh
Annie Wend
Depot Street
Schrener
Acme Realy Payment Market
North Main Avenue
Delaware and Hudson
Market Street
Chate
John Burne
Logan
Funeral for Owen McHugh at Cathedral Cemetery
Owen McHugh, killed by a roof fall at Clark Tunnel mine, was laid to rest in Cathedral Cemetery. Rev J V Moylan led services. John Hughes sang Flee, as a Bird. He was described as a noble Christian man, with Father Whitty’s uniform grave clothes. Members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Ker fund and the miners local attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen McHugh
Clark Tunnel Company
John Hughes
J. V. Moylan
Whitty
Pather Whitty Society
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Ker Fund
Raid on disorderly house leads to three arrests
Lieutenant Palmer's squad raided Mrs. Annie Weed's Depot Street home last evening. George Gardner James Grandville and Mrs. Weed were found inside and arrested after a neighbor swore out a warrant. They await a hearing before Magistrate Fidler this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Annie Weed
Depot Street
George Gardner
James Grandville
Fidler
South Scranton Notes Highlights Local Events
Anthony Curoweky faced Alder man Lentes on charges urged by Mrs. W B Duggan for Stella Mblisknayo with bail set at 1000 provided by John Kudozewski. A fire at 617 Breck Street damaged a shanty of unknown Italian. Connell Hose Company extinguished it with minor damage. Cedar Avenue Methodist Ladies Aid held an ice cream social and festival, drawing strong patronage and nearing a surplus. George Lohmann is ill at Willow Street home. Jacob School resident is seriously ill. Fred Bell was bitten on the hand by a dog on Stone Avenue. Dr Albert Kelb treated him and he recovered at home. Meadow Brook Social and Liter-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Curoweky
Lentes
W. B. Duggan
Associated Charities
Stella Mblisknayo
John Kudozewski
Breck Street
Connell Hose Company
Ladies’ Aid Society
Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
George Lohmann
John
Louis Lohmann
Willow Street
Jacob
Khu Street
Fred
Edward Bell
Stone Avenue
Spruce Street
Albert Kelb
Meadow Brook
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dram
Fellows- Crist
St. Patrick's
Dialogue of Birds
Washburn Street
Dufour
Geo. W. Jenkins
S. Main Ave
the Dialogue of
Presbyterians
Tra
Madras
Handsome Hoisery
Globe Warehouse
General News
ST. Luke's Church
Ingersoll
Norths
Granton
Hayes & Varley
Washington and
Wyoming Avenues
Shiats Conrad
Lyceum
M.eis
Lesace
Ao. Dupey
NETS
The
Ensdored
Academy of Music
Lintoln
Carter's Greats Railroad
Karroll Company
Conrad
Washington Avenue
Star Theatre
Alf. OG
Tienrington
Rose Sydell
London Belles
Hotel Sothern
Virginia Avenue
Atlantic Fly
Ocean View
N. R. Bothwell
South Scranton
Ary Society
Music Hall
Lucy Sullivan
Maple Street
Fehley
Park Place
Mies Lunova Ackerson
Lutte
Montune
W. R. Ackerson
Woodwipes
August Shults
Philadelphia
G. Mohr
J. B. Bast
Borwick
Joyce Stores
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