West Scranton Board Elects Officers and Discusses Viaduct
The West Side Board of Trade met last evening and elected officers headed by President John H. Fellows. They adopted a plan to bond for a viaduct on the south side if the Supreme Court blocks a center street construction and ordered outreach to councilmen. A silk mill tax exemption project was reported and Norma Williams provided accompaniment at the concert after dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Board of Trade
Irving Kern
West Scranton
The
Republican
John TH. Fellows
Jenkins T. Teese
W. G. Moser
William Farrell
Department of Public Works
John H. Fellows
J. Daniels
Continental Local Society Entertainment at Mears Hall
The Continental Local No 647 TMWA held an entertainment last evening in Mears hall with a large audience. M S Lavelle presided and introduced the program featuring Philip H. Warren David Stephens Thomas Abrams David Jenkins Gomer Lewis John and Tullie Lewis the Oxford Glee club Murphy and Kelly and Miss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mear's Hall
Lavelle
Philip H. Warren
David Stephens
Thomas Abrams
David Jenkins
Gomer Lewis
John and
Tullie Lewis
Oxford Glee Club
Murphy and Kelly
Mules Run Wild Slamming Into Butcher Shop Window
A team from People's Coal attached to a wagon with two tons of coal stood on Lafayette Street while driver William Niland searched for a delivery address. The frightened mules dashed down Hyde Park Avenue and into Conner's butcher shop window at North Minin Avenue, spilling coal on the sidewalk. Both animals suffered cuts from broken glass but survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Coal Company
Lafayette Street
Wm. Niland
Hyde Park Avenue
North Minin Avenue
Conner
Scranton Societies Plan Evening Meetings
A general rehearsal of the Scranton Choral Society is set for St David's hall this evening. The P S of C EB will convene in a business session after prayer at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church. The Ancient Order of Foresters of the World meets in Morgan's Hall. The South Main Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church led by Rev Hugh Davis is debt free and will burn its mortgage publicly. An informal program follows. Camp 33 of the Patriotic Order of Americans will hold a meeting in Washington Hall tonight.
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Scranton Choral Society
St. David's Hall
P. Ss
C. EB
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Ancient
Order of Foresters of the World
Morgan's Hall
South Main Avenue
Welsh Calvanistic Methodist Church
Hugh Davis
Camp 33
Patriotic Order of Americans
Washington Hall
Notes and Personal Items From North Bromley Area
Mr and Mrs William N Chase of North Bromley avenue entertained the Thimble club at home last evening. John J Morgan of North Main avenue has shown improvement after a long illness and hopes for recovery. Mrs Joseph P Phillips of Swetland street fainted recently and bruised her face in a fall. George Schadt, a child of 1614 Lafayette street, spilled hot water on his face and was badly scalded. John Parry of Lincoln Heights fell from a street car and suffered severe injuries. William F Riley of Chestnut street, a St Pauls Pioneer Corps member, has become a section foreman with the new Rapid Transit Railroad company. A daughter was recently born to Mr and Mrs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William N. Chase
North Bromley Avenue
Thimble Club
John J. Morgan
North Main Avenue
Joseph P. Phillips
Swetland Street
George
John Schadt
Lafayette Street
John Parry
Lincoln Heights
William F. Riley
Chestnut Street
St. Paul's Pioneer Corps
New Rapid Transit Railroad Company
William Milnes
Sumner Avenue
Pettebone Street
John Morgan
Jackson Street
Philadelphia
Henry Burgess
South Grant Avenue
Joseph Hannon
Annie Dunnigan
James' Hotel
Eleazer Jenkins
Capoure Avenue
W. G. Jenkins
RK. Jenkins
Wates
Charles Kimmick
Allegheny
Lackawanna Railroad Company i S
Scranton Street
Binghamton
Charles Leuthold
Rundle Avenue
Stratford Cemetery
Electric City Wheelmen
Mearshall
Wahneta
Local notes from Scranton area goings on around May events
A parade of short items covers engagements, visits, and travel. Announcements include marriages pending for Joseph Hannon and Annie Dunnigan, a new front at James hotel, and tearing down Hyde Park corner house for a Bretter heirs project. Community drills, employment changes, and church society meetings fill the page alongside infant burial, travel plans, and social events through May.
Alonso Hatch Electric-Photo Musical at North Scranton
The Alonso Hatch Electric-Photo Musical company performs Edison Kinetoscope shows at the North Main Avenue tabernacle under the Seranton Institute of Human Development on Thursday evening May 22 1902. The city notes visitors returning home and local club rehearsals plus a temperance union meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonso Hatch
Court Street
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Young Women's Christian Association
Concert by Presbyterian church choir May 15 in Dunmore
The Dunmore Presbyterian church choir plans a May 15 concert featuring Laura Meldrum and Edna Caryl among soloists with selections including There Is no Beautiful London High and Abide with Me. A Memorial Day committee call asks vicious organizations to send delegates to a May 15 meeting at the John B. Smith Hose House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Clark
Apollo
Hhoir
Laura Meldrum
St. Mary
Alfred J. Marber
Lucretia Snyder
Ethel Smith
Girdi
Lauren Meldrum
Hisle Powell
John W. Jones
G. A. WR
John B. Smith
Thursiy
Allen's Foot Ease Promises Relief for Swollen Feet
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease to cool swollen nervous feet and prevent burning. It claims relief from tired feet, sweating, corns, bunions, and pain, promising rest after a quick application sold in stores.
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Allen
le Xi
South Scranton Notes Social Events and Local News
Social items report a Knight of Pythias and Ladies event at Clatter's Hall and a related dance. Jacob Rosar and Miss Lena Kaestner wed at St Mary's German Catholic Church with a reception at the bride’s home. Other items note club events, a funeral for Michael J. Thomas, a hand injury from a meat knife, a disorderly arrest on Pittston Avenue, travel plans for Henry Ulrich and Patrolman Rose, health updates for Michael Wetter, and local ads and visits among residents.
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Knighta of
Pythian
Ladia
Clatter’s Hall
Pythian Temple, No. 11
Rathbone Sisters
Knighta
Presbyterian Church
Hickory Street
Claew
Jacob Rosar
Misa Lena Kaestner
St. Mary's German Catholic Church
River Street
Parenta
Clissen
Scranton Athletic Club
Michael J. Thomas
Bridgeport, Cann
Prospect Avenue
Krayer
Murray
Pittston Avenue
Henry Ulrich
Christ Rose
New York City
Michael Wetter
Schley
Green Ridge Social Notes and Church Gathering
Mrs Ida Loveland travels to Moscow for a ten day stay while A G Thomason visits South Bethlehem. Miss Cora Morris Griffin and Mrs Lisnie Hughes Brundage host a well received program at Greenidge Baptist Church for Sabbath School class No 6. The W C T U meets at 9 o clock this afternoon at the Evangelical Church Capotse avenue with a literary and musical program and a solo by Mrs Henry Benson. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Loveland
Penn Avenue
Moscow
A. G. Thomason
North Park
Pennsylvania
South Bethlehem
Cora Morris Griffin
Lisnie Hughes-Brundage
Greenidge Baptist Church
Woman's Christian Temperance Union of
Green Ridge
O'Clork
Evangelical
Capotse Avenue
Henry Benson
Barrowcliffe Obituary of Local Resident Dies at Home
TRA BARROWCLIFF died at his home 1519 Gardner avenue Green Ridge after six weeks illness. Born January 6 1822 he was an longtime city resident and is survived by two sons C L Barrow cliff and B G Barrow cliff and daughter Mrs Meritt Gardner of Ohio. Funeral Wednesday at 9 am from his home with interment at Factoryville. MRS MICHAL MURRAY Archbald aged resident died after a lingering illness. She is mother of P H Callagher of Dickson City and Mrs Joseph Dougher of Archbald and sister of Daniel Loftus of Carbondale Anthony Loftus of Kansas City Mrs John Gilllgan and Mrs Mary Cummings of Olyphant. Funeral tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tra Barrowcliff
Gardner Avenue
Green Ridge
C. L
B. G. Barrowcliff
Meritt Gardner
Ohio
Factoryville
Michal Murray
Salem Street
Archbald
P. H. Callagher
Dickson City
Joseph Dougher
Archband
Daniel Loftus
Carbondale
Anthony Loftus
Kansas City
John Gilgallon
Mary Cummings
Olyphant
Funeral for Mrs Kean P L Davin Planned This Afternoon
The funeral for the late Mrs Kean P L Davin will be held this afternoon from the house on North Hyde Park Avenue. Short services will occur there at one o'clock followed by the regular service at the First West Baptial Church of Euatelock with Rev D Db Topkina officiating. Interment will be in the Dunmore cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. ©. Boland
Potter Street
Old Catholic Cemetery
Anna Taft
Harrisburg
Royal Taft
North Binkely Street
W. Carroll
Port Jervis
Thomas Payton
Bloom Street
M. J. Bulger
Philadelphia
Red Men
Mra
Kean PL Davin
Hyde Park Avenue
O'Elock
Independent group forms new street railway division in Scranton
About 150 non union Scranton Mailway workers organize as Division 166, Scranton, Pa. They wear buttons bearing the inscription to rival the Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employes Division 168. Officers named are President Robert Bhaw, Secretary John Lynch, Treasurer James Kaufman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organization of Street Railway Employes of America
Scranton Mailway Company
Division 166
Scranton
Robert Bhaw
John Lynch
James Kaufman
Association of Street Railway Employes of America
Division 168
Plasterers’ Eight Hour Day Referred to Committee
At yesterday's Builders' Exchange meeting the plasterers' eight hour day demand was referred to a joint committee of the Master Plasters and Master Masons associations for careful study. The committee must report at the next meeting a month hence. Union plasterers remain on strike awaiting a favorable reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Builders' Exchange
Master Plasters
Master Masons’ Associations
Builders’ Exchange
Charity Event Aids Ill Class Member At Elm Park Church
In the Elm Park church basement H. D. Buck’s Sunday school class held a charity go elal last night. More than 200 attendees supported a former member who has endured significant illness. A short program featured mandolin and piano duets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Buck
Local Recital Features Russell Sisters and Music Highlights
Misses Jean and Laura Russell performed alongside a recitation by Professor Milton M Bitler and vocal solos by Miss Morgan. George and Hank sang The Clancy of the Forge while a cream and cake service followed, presented by several young Indica residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean
Laura Russell
Milton M. Bitler
Miss Morgan
Clancy of the Forge
George
Hank
Indica
Pleasant Evening Hosted by Jenkins Family for Welsh Visitors
A social gathering last evening at 1519 Capouse avenue hosted by Mr and Mrs Eleaser D Jenkins honored Rev H R Jenkins of Merthyr Tydvil and Rev W G Jenkins of Ponty Prydd both South Wales. The event featured Welsh songs and heavy guest attendance including many named local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleaser D. Jenkins
Capouse Avenue
R. Jenkins
Merthyr Tydvil
South Wales
W. G. Jenkins
Ponty Prydd
Jenkins
Bertha
Anna
Willard Jenkins
A. BE. Eynon
Eleager Evans
Evang
Mire
W. J. Watking
Joesph Oliver
Thomas B. Reynolda
Th. Powell
Morgan Daniely
BG. Beddoe
Johm A. James
Harry Jenking
John It. Thorita
Bi. F. Davie
Roger Evans
John Evans
BE. Hughes
Mra
PD. Minghes
Bowling duel at Hampe alleys ends with team totals
Backus and Hampe teams each bowled five games in progress last night on Hampe alleys. Scores show Backus totals 4104 and Hampes 4013 with listed game scores and per player averages.
Kingston convention of Y P C U of Susquehanna Assn
The May convention of the Y P C U of the Susquehanna Association of Universalists met in Kingsley with delegates from Scranton Fleetville Nicholson Gibgon Brooklyn and Kingsley. Activities included talks sermons readings and a devotional afternoon. next meeting at Nicholson on October 4 and 5, 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susquehanna Association of Universalists
Kingsley
Scranton
Fleetville
Nicholson
Gibgon
Brooklyn
N.C. Dickep
Winchester
Delaware Lackawanna Board Schedule Notice May Day
Board listings for May 1 show sessions and participants including Morang Fi pam and Mure phy. Bartholomew leads Helpers-1.000 at 9. mi with McGoverny and Guffewey among attendees. A separate notice references Goo mk extra gad plekdp Ua with nulled May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morang Fi Pam
Murephy
Bartholomew
McGoverny
Guffewey
Secors Dad P
Tanton
List of Advertised Letters at Sermaton Post Office
A hot list of uncalled letters at the Sermaton post office in Luckawanna county dated May 3. The long roster includes Miss Saral Ac Tanain, Robert W. Miller, Mrs Mary Bailey, John Fr. Reynolds, Miss Eva Nolte, and many others. Names cover multiple ethnic groups and foreign surnames, with some entries accompanied by scattered misprints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sermaton
Luckawanna County
Karu 1
Hippies Postminster
Arnglil
Miss Saral Ac Tanain
Matick G
Apguet
Mir
Loukas Meska
Olin Tradley
Lake May
Miet Murnavet Berry
Robert W. Miller
Mary Bailey
Im Margan
Williaan J
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West
Board of Trade
Norma Williams
Mears Hall
Dufour
Geo. W. Jenkins
Main Ave
UU UU
Ead
Crepe de Chine
Orey
Castor
Elica
Lone
Eton
Anyoe
Wallace
Globe Warehouse
Needl Rest
Austin Ringler
Reese A. Thomas
Will M. Williams
Colonial Club
Daughters of America
Order of American Mechanics
Elizabeth Pfeiffer
North Hyde Park Avenue
John T. Richards
New York
Mary Harrison
Hackensack
N.J
J. M. Williams
John Decker
Cora
Stroudsburg
Osman Beers
North Rebecca Avenue
Sitney Baker
Will M. Willams
Rock Street
Rachael Ketchem
Ness
Thomas R. Phillips
North Scranton
Dunmore
South Scranton
Sweet Charity
Prof. Buck
Mrs. Jenkins
Wharton Senna Tenes Seers
Baka Penwewe
Jones
O'Connell
Seen Beeen Sheek
Kingston
P. C. U. of Susquehanna Association
D., L. and W. Board For
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Board
Piungesca Cantilo
Sabotta
Jasmin Canis
Canta Fella
Francesa Moretta
Giovani Logadi
Giant No Inn
Magdalena Moun
Salvatore Vegganio
Mantua Quigi
Antonia Vithello
John Witanski
Matt Mutun
John Danjahowski
Jan Habkiewicw
Aleksandra Jarkowiux
Alecksander Kurowaky
Dominik Staniowiere
John Hajerogus
Juco Wisaniowski
Huutas Senapedals
Wladistuaw Adrodowski
Winnewty Petraszkiewires
Marylin Taugesewehy
Kaunas
Dogot Kiaenileveki
Stanislaw
Hogiljia Shuwha
Unidrs
Unk
Josef Siombab
Wanka Karniak
Stalin Kigela
Dohep Jusas
Koal Crobanawaks
Moat Zaloves
Jan Krol
Michal Kybak
Hulke Sib
Dan Colyn
Stanislaw Walenderk
Michal Zopone
Adam Khorssick
Majik Mrupantes
Jeckah Potroi
Plater Pyro
John Vargunnjo
Holibuls
WTLS
Hobinson
Meg
Teter Robson
Mies Lillian
Hotel Crystal Palace
Syineerliad
RUE LA Lili
Imenagerie- Museum Aquarium
Royal Roman
Americas
Man
Beast
America
Bronson
Circus Trust
Lyceum
S.15
Ellen M. Stone
Captivity
Andkson
Hay Phicks
Lower Hoon
Academy of Music
M. Reis
J. Duffy
Matthewy
Toowhig
Mabel Paige
Southern Stock Co
Prentice
Deagon
Star Theatre
ALF
G. Herrington
Tolysai
Autanton
Lancaster
Adinigion
Lawson
Scrantonians
Athletic Park
Seiven
Liawson
Lawrence Band
McGurry
Rainey
Wiltie
Hamburg
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Hugh Pitwaira
Pensylvania
Marburg
Germany
Florey & Brooks
Spruce Street
Henry Belin, JR
Wyoming Distriot
Dupont
Repauno Chemical Company
Galety
Cornwell Building
Joun OB
Smith & Son
E.W. Mulligan
Hollymouth Wilkes
Barre
New Jersey Central
Reading Terminal
Reading
Royal Blue Line
Philadelphia Lne
Tireo
Derman
Seluwol
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