Hughes Retires as West Side Hardware Dealer
News notes the retirement of FR J Hughes a longtime Main avenue hardware merchant due to ill health despite weathering industry downturns. A belt line proposal prompts inspection by West Side committees with next council update promised. Also reports on a St Charles hotel banquet Hyde Park literary society Ruth Fellows birthday and a local business directory listing florists photographers and second hand furniture buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
FR. J. Hughes
Main Avenue
Hughes
St. Charles Hotel
Hyde Park
South Main Avenue
Harriet J. Davis
Norist
Starner
J. C. King
Jackson Street
Young Men Seek West Lille Athletic Park Lease
A group of Fifth Ward youths negotiate with Land Agent Freeman of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western to lease land on Washburn Street near the air shafts. The company seeks $20 yearly rent, with a cheaper $1 option if the air shaft site is abandoned. Three baseball clubs form to play exclusively in the park next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lille
Fifth Ward
Freeman
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Washburn Street
Funeral for Mrs. Martha Watkins-Davies set for Wednesday
The funeral for Mrs. Martha Watkins-Davies who died Sunday at her parents’ home on Lafayette Street will be held Wednesday afternoon from the house. She is survived by three children and was a Christian worker mourned by many. Services will be at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Watkins-Davies
Charles Watkins
Lafayette Street
Local notices and community updates from Wyoming district
Mrs Edward Fuller recovers at Boulevard avenue. Miss Minnie Bliss plans spring and summer with grandmother Mrs Sarah Mershon in Waverly. Frank Hubbard on Capoose avenue suffers fall. Charles Thompson of Beast Market street features a display in his drug store window with dyed rainbow doves and chicks. Charles L Tieter’s girls out after illness. William H Russell relocates to Van Storch avenue. E Delph and J Worell start in ice business this summer to serve Green Ridge and Providence. Wesleyan Leagues convene at Mast Market Street Primitive Methodist Church with sessions at 10am noon and 7pm. Miss Vera Utley visits Capouse avenue. Junior Local Temperance Legion organized after WCTU meeting at Cleronion hall. Arthur L Dorsey recited at Grand International anniversary in Odd Fellows hall. Dr Berlinghoam moves office and residence April 1 to 107 Capouse avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Fuller
Boulevard Avenue
Minnie Bliss
Delaware Street
Waverly
Sarah Mershon
Frank Hubbard
Capoose Avenue
Charles Thompson
Beast Market Street
Charles L. Tieter
William H. Russell
Banderson Avenue
van Storch Avenue
E. Delph
J. Worell
Wesley Leagues Societies
Wyoming
Mast Market Street Primitive Methodist Church
Vera Utley
Elmira
Hannah Carr
Capouse Avenue
Cleronion Hall
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Arthur L. Dorsey
Grand International Association
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Wyoming Avenue
Dr. Berlinghoam
Social Evening in Sun Day School Room
Social evening organized by Providence Press bysterian ladies will feature an elaborate program of entertainment. Vocal and instrumental selections include a violin solo by Fred Widmayer, a prominent city violinist. Two vocal numbers are new to the area followed by light refreshments. The event is free and open to all friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Pressbysterian
Old Society
Fred Widmayer
Philbin and Dean Visit Pittston Friends
Thomas Philbin and John Dean of this place spent Sunday in Pittston with friends. Mrs Mary Philbin of this place returned home after a pleasant week with friends in Archbald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Philbin
John Dean
Pittston
Mary Philbin
Archbald
Neptune hand engine relic ready for new home
Quarters are prepared in a Hickory Street barn for the Neptune hand engine donated by Dr. and Mrs. B. A. Throop to the Volunteer Firemen's association. The relic is being burnished at Finch's works and will move to its new home next week guarded by caretaker Charles Kaestner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory Street
Cedar Avenue
Neptune
Firemen's Association
B. A. Throop
Finch
Charles Kaestner
Neptune Engine Company
Philip Robinson
George 8. Throop
Volunteer Association
Br. H. Throop
Peter Hobling, Jr
The
Neptunes
Isadore Goodman
Hyde Park Literary and Debating Society Banquet
Hyde Park West Side youths hosted the Hyde Park Literary and Debating Society third annual banquet at the St Charles hotel. Officers, committees, menu, speeches by Charles Daniels Emerson Owen and others highlighted the event with music by the Wall brothers and a toastmastered program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
W. A. Price
John Ulume
John R. Biards
Daniely
W. GO. Moser
BW. Thayer
Melvin
St. Charles
Hudson River
Philadelphia
Fifth Anniversary Celebration of Odd Fellows Lodge
Mrs. W F Uellstead Lodge No 82 auxiliary to Sam Sloan division No 10 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers held its fifth anniversary at Odd Fellows hall Wyoming avenue. Public installation of officers opened the event with retiring president Mrs Edward Barger presiding. New officers include President William Lanning vice president Thomas Coleman secretary Mrs John Loomis treasurer Mrs Charles Seeley chaplain Mrs William Pergo senth el and officer Loren Davie. After the installation guests enjoyed vocal and instrumental numbers and refreshments in the banquet hall. The lodge is in a flourishing state and begins its sixth year. members their husbands and families attended with guests from Division and Carbon dale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows' Hall
W. PF. Uellstead
John Loomis
Charles Seeley
William Pergo
Senthel
Loren Davie
Divie
Carbondale
The World Against Her at Davie's Theater
Frank Harvey drama Presented by Agnes Walhree Villa draws crowds with Kate Claxton style performance by Mrs Villa as Madge Carlton. Nell Florence J Harry Cook and others enrich the strong company. The World Against Her repeats today and tomorrow with continued popular appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Harvey
Davie’ Theater
Agnes Walhree Villa
Kate Claxton
Nell Florence
J. Harry Cook
Douglass Atherton
Chas, Patterson
Sabra Deshon
Lucie Villi
Miss Vee
Kathe Hughes
Sanitary commission advances plumber code at meeting
The sanitary commission led by Dr. W. E. B. Allen and others refined the plumber regulation code at a last night session in the building inspector’s office. They aim to finish in one more sitting and present the completed code at the board of health meeting the next day. The Tribune touts its higher pay for special articles and promises a 12 page edition tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary Commission
W. EB. Allen
Health Caeer
John Nelson
M.T. How. Jew
Flob. Brown
Board of Health
Tribune
Final account filed in Eugene Kleberg estate
Attorney John F. Scragg represents Maggie Tropp and Joseph H. Gunster as executors of Charles Tron estate in settling Eugene Kleberg’s affairs. Assets amount to 15, debts 12,211.64, leaving 1,964.46. investments and insanity history noted. balance to be paid once court confirms the equalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Scragg
Mra
Maggie Tropp
Joseph H. Gunster
Charles Tron
Eugene Kleberg
Germany
Obituaries Chronicle Local Notables and Services
Obituary notices for Mrs Mary Garvey wife of Timothy Key of GS Third Sheel she dies after a short illness aged unknown funeral arrangements pending. Also notice of Fifos Heemer father of Superintendent George W Beemer dies at Reemer homestead Newton township age unknown survived by seven children. Funeral Thursday in Newton home. Also death of Mrs Annie McGowan at Charles Street survived by husband and one week old child with funeral Wednesday at 2 pm Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Mrs Pridget Gammenehan dies Sunday evening after injuries from fall. two daughters survive. funeral tomorrow with high Mass at St John church Hyde Park cemetery. Tribune promises twelve pages tomorrow with more features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Garvey
Timothy Key
GS Third Sheel
Howe N. Mahon
John Coggins
Michael Coggins
Frank
Mangan
Michael J. Gallagher
William
Thomas Garvey
Fifos Heemer
George W. Beemer
Hillside
Reemer
Newton Township
Newton
Annie McGowan
Charles Street
Michael McGowan
Ap.m. Inerment
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
Pridget Gamnehan
Edward Connally
John Walsh
Duryea
Pollock
Patriotism Talk Centers Banquet By David J. Davis
A guest speaker, David J. Davis, addressed the gathering on patriotism with high praise for the spirit of courtesy shown by the sister society. The event concluded with the banquet ending at 10 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Davis
Run on the Bank Farce Delights Frothingham Crowd
Ward and Vokes headline a lively Frothingham performance with Al Bellman Tony Williams John Page Joe Kelley Carlotta and Lottie Moore delivering a humorous night of farce. The show features specialities and a notably strong supporting company elevating the run of A Hun on the Hawk into strong entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Vokes
Frothingham
Ward & Vokes
Ward & Voices
al Bellman
Tony Williams
John Page
Joe Kelley
Carlotta
Lottie Moore
Condition of Victim in Dunmore Riot
Fred Mink remains at Lackawanna hospital after being shot in the Ruthven riot last week. Officials say his general health is improving but they will not declare recovery until the danger of blood poisoning passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Mink
Ruthven
Dunmore
Lackawanna Hospital
Mink
Court House News Notes
Court actions confirm the Fifth sewer district viewers and dismiss appeals. Potter vs Kenyon ruling refused a new trial. Elmhurst appraisers named for Pat Ridge & Co. Gouldabore constable Gardner and bond approved. Clifton township constable Kessler bond approved. Young Men's Library association seeks charter amendments. Winton man Cummings named committee for Beck lunatic with a 3200 bond set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. L. Potter
D.C. Kenyon
Riel
Charles Whitney
Elmhurst
Patridge & Co
Gardner
Gouldabore
Ala. Chanberllin
G. J. Gardner
William Kessler
Clifton Township
Charles
George Kessler
Young Men's Library Association
Carbondale
Hw. J. Cummings
Winton
John Wf. Beck
Beckville
Patrick Gallagher
Ellen Grimartin
Wis
Whirls of the Wheel Open National League Circuit
The National circuit of the League of American Wheelmen opens in the west and ends in the east. The fourth run will be held on a Saturday in March. Bicyclists gain prestige in Washington. University of Pennsylvania aims for a fast bicycle team this year. Sterling Elliott resigns as Massachusetts chief consul but the division board rejects it. The New England district gains official handicappers Percival and Kenison of Boston. Canadian customs orders affect tourist re-exports and duties. W W Hamilton plans to sue to force league to recognize a mile record tied to a wool brick prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of American Wheelmen
Maren Ot
Washington
Athletic Association
University of Pennsylvania
Sterling Elliott
Massachusetts
Racing Board
Cr. Percival
J. (. Kenison
Boston
New England
Calia
N& Collector
martHheulirs
Himaelant
T Ie
W. W. Hamilton
Sult Agaliet
Sudden Proposal Sparks Tense Conservatory Moment
In a Detroit Free Press fragment a man approaches a woman in a conservatory and asks to be her partner, triggering shock and a tense reaction as the moment ends with unclear resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mrs Hammerhead Loosened by Downlers Trade
An odd phrase from a Detroit Free Press item mentions Mrs Hammerhead unable to pound the plane as much as before. The note suggests she spends time pounding the steak, reflecting a humorous or nonsensical local snippet.
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News of the Suburbs
West Side Events
ER. J. Hughes
West Side Board of Trade
Traction Company
Gentemen
Ninth Street
Connells
West Side Business Directory
West Side Bank
D. M. Jones
Willian BR
Wilkams
W.T. Davies
Hertha Kelley
Gertrude Freeman
Mabelle Yost
Bertha Kellow
Bloomsaburg State Normal Show
Elias Dr. Thompson
Sweet Valley
Swetland Street
Lulu Knapp
Bromley Avenue
Stroudsburg Normal School
David Jones
Colorado
J. J. Moses
North Main Avenue
Wilkes-Barre
Abe Frace
Marquette
Jerome Keogh
William March VII
S. FL Davies
Robert Morris Lodge
Ivanites
Cambrian Society of
Pottsville
Mir
Green Ridge
Providence
South Side News
Bridget Gaughan
South Side
Central Park Garden
Workingmen’s Hall
Pf. W. Healey
Pittston Avenue
Healey
Casey & Kelley Brewing Company
Katie McToughlin
Mise Mamle Coyne
Cedar Avent
Oriental
Germania Hall
Joseph Newhouse
Birch Street
Scranton Traction
Henry Butler
Locust Street
Casey & Kelley Ale
P. W. Healey
M. J. McAndrews
M. P. Cawley
Wil Reynolds
Edward W.thayer
Charles BE. House
David Williams
Middle Granville
XN. C
D. J. Davies
Samuel F. Yoke
Peters
John Blume
Arthur Davis
Judson Hutchinson
David Owen
F. Lewis
Charles FE. Bertine
Frank Jones
Jonathan Harris
Albert Davis
Frederick Weinn
Wall Brothers
Charles E. Daniels
Mr. Daniels
Uime
Mr. Price
Chicago
Linden Street
Lincoln Park
Gwen
Scranton
John R. Edwards
HW. M. Edwards
Blackstone
Mr. Edwards
Wallace
Moser
Ble
Gread
Mr. Moser
Freatom
England
Orient
MR. Thayer
Edward W. Thayer
Thayer
Edward Vail
Dr. Puffstuffs
Mr. Vail
Charles FE
House
dmeKiln Club
Michael J. McAndrew
St. Brenden
Davis’ Theater
Samters
Coranton
Court House News Notes
C. M. Florey
MC. A
Lackawanna Avenue
Anteed
Hunt & Cornnell Co
Ale Raer
Virot
Heitz
Boyer
Jesse
Ester Mayer
Roger
Reboux
Paris
Scramton
Wagnera
Etrothingram, and Managers
Harry Williams
New York
Ada Lee Bascom
Bowery
Ahere
Aumanics Aluminum
Chase & Farrar
Straeens, Linden St
Court House
Newdeas
Cleveland Biel
Washington Ave
Gar
J.D. Williams & Bro
Lackawanna Ave
Sterling, Fowler, World
Spruce Street
Hotel Jermyn
A. W. Jurisch
Agnes Wallace Villa
Her Company of Players In
Mov Qoset
Dupont
Wapwallopen Mills
Lugerne County
Wilmington
Delaware
Henry Belin, Jr
Scranton, Pa
Third National Bank Building
THO
FORD
John H. Smith & Son
Plymouth
E. W. Mulligan
Ropaune Chemical Company
William S. Millar
Wyoming Ave
Center ST
Oystera
Abeilis
Pierce's Market
Penn Aye
Leasi
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