Dancing Party Honors Sister Visitor from Home
Mrs. Gh Matt of Cedar avenue hosted a dancing party last evening in Cedarhurst to honor her sister Mixa Nevin Williams of Home New York who will return home next Wednesday. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Tanner Mr and Mrs Joseph Cheiger Mr and Mrs Edward Hamm and many others with lively talk and memories of the guest’s stay in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gh Matt
Cedar Avenue
Yeatt
Mixa Nevin Williams
Home
N.Y
Clirming
William Tanner
Joseph Cheiger
Eaward Hamm
Jacob Hartman
Misson
Minnie
Maggie Demuth
Carrie Scheuer
Josephine Harnhardt
Lottie Lengler
Messrs
Joseph Heen
John Johnson
Charles Mirty
August
Birthday Celebration For Mrs. Grambo At Home
A woman of Bone Avenue celebrated her birthday yesterday with a dinner for numerous friends at 10 o clock and a dance later in the evening. Guests included Ambrose Merg Frank J Dickert Fred Priefer and others. Mrs. Robinson hosted a Sunday dinner for her forty second birthday at Cedar Avenue with about thirty friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruchan
Fred Neuls
Jacob Ponthus
William Fickus
Joseph Grieser
Fred Gunter
Peter Kellerman
Marty Norris
William Harris
Wiliam Moset
William Heuster
Fred Burtz
Joseph Hiden
John” Haas
Ernest Simmons
Charles Bahr
Victor Wenteel
Btone Avenue
Ambrose Merg
Frank J. Dickert
Fred Priefer
Fred Werner
Joan Stark
Lahey
Mehrent
Margaret Lahey
Henry Loissing
Joseph Onwald
M. Robinson
Cedar Avenue
Trio jailed on meat market burglary attempt in Twentieth ward
Patrolman Martin Flaherty arrested William Brady Thomas O Connor and Patrick McCann at their homes in the Twentieth ward yesterday on charges of attempting to burglarize Julius Craven meat market on Pitteton avenue around 1 day ace. Warrant by Alderman Donovan based on information from Michael Mettarry owner of the bullring. They were arraigned for hearing at Alder Street station last evening and pleaded guilty. Each held on 500 bail. one bondsman posted for O Connor while others stayed in the station overnight. If bail fails they face county jail. In Ruddy court Thomas Thugherty held on extortion charge with prosecutor Peter Higgins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Flaherty
William Brady
Thomas O'Connor
Patrick McCann
Julius Craven
Pitteton Avenue
Dave Ace
Donovan
Michael Mettarry
Alder Street
Frank Melody
O'Connor
Ruddy
Thomas Thugherty
Peter Higgins
Century Home committee plans large picnic event
The piente cominittee of the Century Home company held a meeting to discuss preparations for an upcoming picnic. A joint gathering with helpers will occur tomorrow afternoon to arrange details and support from local businessmen to revive the depleted quarters and treasury. The trumpet donated by Collins & Griffin was brought to the hare house. Chiefs Hickey will have it photographed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Home Company
Collins & Griffin
Department
Hare House
Talay
Hickey
South Scranton Club Hosts Enjoyable Social Evening
In St. John's hall last evening the South Scranton baseball club held an entertainment and social that drew a large crowd. A Hickory B Street Presbyterian church confirmation served as the cause of children. they will partake of the Lori's supper tomorrow. Mr. North delivered a special sermon to them last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Hall
South
Excelsior Hose Company
Century Company
South Slide
Mickey
Excelsiors
Excelsior
Memorial Day Observances at West Scranton Schools Honor War Dead
West Scranton students held Memorial Day themed programs across several rooms led by Principals H. Ts. Morgan and Miss Jones. Captain A. By Stevens of Ezra Griffin post delivered a reminiscence on Memorial Day. Students performed songs recitations and solos while parents and friends attended. some pupils will participate in cemetery services at Washburn Street on Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Ts. Morgan
Fellows
Vaughan
Mr. Morgan
Garfield Davis
Cordon Evans
Frank Dagger
Willlard Oliver
Cora Jones
May Keen
Lulu Fellows
Kate James
Mary Williams
Jennie Thomas
Alicia Fellows
Maud Birtley
Nixo Fred, Green
Albert Stusch
Charles Pooney
Charles Mowre
Roy Wheeler
Ilewerth Davis
Williard Olver
Stevens
Ezra Griffin Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Lillian Tewksbury
Florence Davie
Geraldine Phillips
Berea Sloat
Matti Mughes
William Pryor
Humphrey Bradley
Spain
Cuba
America
Washburn Street
Women’s Home Missionary Society entertains guests
The Sturpron Methodist church Women’s Home Missionary Society held a literary and musical program in the church lecture room last evening. President Mrs. Gideon Moser led the event with Miss Tillian Shivelly as accompanist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Home Missionary Society
Sturpron Methodist Church
Gideon Moser
Tillian Shivelly
America
J. B. Sweet
Lillian Shivelly
West Scranton Military Company Drill Delights Supporters
West Scranton military company conducted a drill on Main Avenue with Captain Lewis and Lieutenants Davis and Edwards directing. About fifty men stood in line as Dr. Davis and Edwards led a disciplined display amid enthusiastic spectators. Officers have offered the company to President MacKinley and Governor Hastings, with a decision expected next week. The group remains unaffiliated with any regiment and aims to go to the front if mobilized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Scranton
Main Avenue
Lewis
Davis
Edwards
MacKinley
Hastings
Ten jolly fellows attend anniversary at Hoxton residence
Ten members of the KK of K Literary elively returned from Dorranceton after an evening visit to William Hoxton in West Scranton. Despite mud and a deluge they had an enjoyable trip and a pleasant evening with Mr. Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorranceton
William Hoxton
West Scranton
Boston
Dr Pierce’s remedies praised for health and digestion
The text extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a digestive tonic that strengthens digestion and blood, claims it prevents ill health in men by avoiding burdens on wives, and includes a testimonial from Mrs. P. Mortenson praising its cough cure. It also mentions Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for stomach liver and bowels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Wendell Trolmes
Pierce
P. Mortenson
Sanger
Oliver Co
N. Dake
Dr. Pierce
Scranton visit marks warm welcome for boys team
A group of local youths was welcomed warmly when Scranton hosted a visit. Attendees included William Robertson, Thomas Boston, Gus Eynon, Henry Morgan, John Thomas, Charles Cadwean, Luther Thomas, Bert James, Thomas Eynon, and Emrys Joseph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
William Robertson
Thomas Boston
Gus Eynon
Henry Morgan
John Thomas
Charles Cadwean
Luther Thomas
Bert James
Thomas Eynon
Emrys Joseph
Stone incident near school leaves May Muffley injured
May Muffley aged 1 nearly lost an eye from a stone thrown by schoolmate Luella Sutton. Suttton's brother Jace also threw a stone but did not strike. All children live on Jackson street near Maitley girl’s home just after school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Muffley
Luella Sutton
Miss Sutton
Jace
Jackson Street
Maitley
Local Social Notes and Guests Across Town
Mrs Silas Rosser on South Main Avenue slowly recovers from a serious illness. Mr and Mrs Joseph McKenna host Daniel P McVeagh of Ireland. Mr and Mrs Bert Kimne on Robinson Street celebrate the birth of a son. Mrs Harry Smith on North Bromley Avenue travels to Cleveland to visit her husband a Colliery Engineer. Mrs Ada Clarke of Newton Centre visits friends here. Mr and Mrs J W Rymond on South Rebecca Avenue entertain Mr and Mrs E Stevens of Springville Pennsylvania. Miss Sarah Jones of Twenty third Street visits friends at Plymouth. Rev J B Sweet of North Hyde Park Avenue was at Wilkes-Barre yesterday. Richard Pickering, foreman at Westinghouse Electric Light plant in Pittsburg, returned home yesterday after a visit to Mr J G Cote of Washburn Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Rosser
South Main Avenue
Joseph McKenna
Daniel P. McVeagh
Ireland
Bert Kimne
Robingon Street
Harry Smith
North Bromley Avenue
Cleveland
Ohio
Ada Clarke
Newton Centre
J. W. Rymond
South Rebecca Avenue
Penn Class of 1898 Graduation Attracts Notices
Local friends announce the University of Pennsylvania class of 1898 graduates including Talesian Phillipa of Washburn Street. Mr Phillias is said to rank highly in dental surgery exams. Commencement at the American Academy of Music in Philadelphia on Wednesday June 8 at 11. Social events follow, with many fraternal lodge activities and a gathering for visiting delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Pennsylvania
Talesian Phillipa
Washburn Street
Phillias
Dental Surgeons
American Academy of Music
Philadelphia
Ladiea’ Aid Society
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Sons of Temperance
Evans Hall
South Main Avenue
Lake Artel
Local notices from Green Ridge and nearby areas
Samuel Wilcox of Columbia Ohio returns home after visiting Green Ridge friends Arthur Hobinson formerly of Green Ridge enlists in the Missouri Infantry and is stationed at Chickamun Mrs and Mrs Gates Capouse avenue spending a few days at Like Winn Miss Louw Benne Capoure avenue returns from Withee Harr e Charles B Douglas of New York city visits Miss Anna Robinson Copotisa avenue Henry Hart Breaker street leaves for Willie Barre to join Treverth United States infantry Lieutenant Dentler organizing the unit Katetle and Bernice Jeffers Montrose guests of Mrs F A Dony Monsey avenue Mrs Garret Honestale alert for daughter Mrs Treverton Honeadaletreet entertainment by No 15 school pupils store closed until Tuesday morning due to death Finleys Straw hat Meyers Mansfeld 405 Spruce street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Wilcox
Columbia
Ohio
Green Ridge
Arthur Hobinson
Chick- Amun
Mrs. Gates
Capouse Avenue
Like Winn
Mins Louw Benne
Capoure Avenue
Withee-Harre
GH. Ankerly
Miséca Katetle
Bernice Jeffers
Montrose
F. A. Dony
Monsey Avenue
Garret
Honestale
Mra
Treverton
Honeadaletreet
No. 1S School
Memorial Day entertainment and a tragic fire incident in North Scranton
A four year old girl from Margaret Avenue suffered severe burns after igniting her clothing with matches found in a playroom. Her mother smothered the flames with a coat, and Dr Donne attended the injured child whose recovery is uncertain. Miss Atkinson's room held a memorial program with multiple performers and a large audience. The Excelsior Hose company hosted a visiting Century company contingent, with speeches, music, and a post event luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annile
Thommas Lewis
Margaret Fivenue
Donne
Ministers Apply Pulpits Across Local Churches Tomorrow
The Rev Horace Peekovers preaches at Puritan Congregational with morning subject The Sea Abolished and evening Unchartered Rocks Rev J A Beane occupies West Market Street Welsh Baptist pulpit tomorrow Seats free All are invited The North End Philosophical Society met at Wayne Avenue Presbyterian Rev W G Watkins to speak on The Justification of War and Our Assurance of Victory Special choral music Evening theme Gods Method In the Preparation of His Co labourers Rev Watkins preaches at Elmhurst Baptist for the ordination of deacons First Welsh Baptist on Wayne avenue to hold usual hours pastor absent evening Rev William Maynard of Green Nidee to conduct service Bible school 2 p m Evan BD Rees superintendent Singing rehearsal after edom Rev W F Davies to be at Parsons tomorrow and annunciate at the Baptist church there
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Peekovers
Puritan Congregational Church
J. A. Beane
West Market Street
Welsh Baptist Church
North End Philosnphical Society
Wayne Avenue Presbyterian Church
W. G. Watkins
North Male Avenue
Baptist
Elmhurst
Wayne Avenue
William Maynard
Green Nidee
Evan BD. Rees
W. F. Davies
Parsons
Baptist Church
James FP Glibride Arrest Incident Reports
James FP Glibride was intoxicated Thursday evening and drank angrily. His wife obtained a warrant for his arrest. Patrolmen Watkins and Rosp took him to the statehouse for processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James FP
Watkins
Rosp
Local Alder Confined at Home as Distinct Notices Unfold
Alderman Edward Fidler is confined to his Spring street home with a slight fine. Knights of Malta and Eastern Star meet in Osterhout's hall tonight for degrees and a large number of candidates. North Main Avenue Baptist church plans focus of a Monday evening parlor program. Rev BR Bulgin begins a timely series on What the World Owes to the Churches with Sunday’s talk. diverse churches to be treated in turn. Providence Presbyterian Junior Christian Endeavor held a red white and blue program with drills recitations and gongs under Miss Allee Zeigler last evening to enthusiastic applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Fidler
Spring Street
Tom
Edward Knight
Rick Avenue
Eastern Star Commandery
Knigate
Malta
Osterhout's Hall
Main Avenue Baptist Church
BR. R. Bulgin
Providence Presbyterian Church
Mise Allee Zeigler
Dunmore Local Notes Include Funerals Parades and Burglary
Miss Edith Knight of West Pittston and Miss Florence Fowler were involved in a track incident on Blakely and Cherry streets delaying travel. Funeral services are planned for Frank Morin at 1 o'clock today with interment at Mt Carmel cemetery. A special train will run Sunday morning for railroad workers attending Brotherhood meetings in Pittston. Arthur B. Denkie and Mrs. Jennie Wert are also noted for forthcoming funerals and visits. Decoration Day parade planned with schoolchildren to march from the corners at 9 o'clock a.m. Anthony Welsh faces burglary charges and is to be jailed. Local residents report recoveries from illnesses, and several community events and church services are announced, including a Free Methodist meeting and Chris Han church service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Knight
Weat Pittston
Florence Fowler
Cherry Street
Cour No. 141
Blakely and
Cherry Streets
Prank Morin
No. 2
Slope
Mt. Carmel
Erie and
Pitte
Arthur B. Denkine
Warymart
Mies
Jénnie Wert
Beranton
Mre
EK. A. Wert
North Blakely Street
Daniel Brundage
Lake Artés
Wim
Anthony Welsh
Sport HI
David Knouffman
South Hlalery Street
John Smith
Clay Avenue
Wilkes-Barre
Grorze Dewald
Green Ridge
J. G. Bone & Bon
Free Methodista
Swingle's Hall
Third Street
Ash
William Street
Dunmore
Alaq
Allure Welcome
John Cavanaugh
Pershor
Chris Han
Local Notes of Stroudsburg and Nearby Towns
Miss Kate Labar returns to Stroudsburg after visiting her mother Mrs Labarr Mrs Vetter and children were in Pittston Thursday Miss Nellie Hollister plans a musicale in her studio on Wednesday June 1 Charles Brown of Ricketts visiting his mother Lena Sayer visited Scranton friends earlier this week Mrs C M Lancaster of Moosic was in town Thursday A J Decker adds a new tran fence to beautify his lawn John Webster of Minnesota called on friends here last week Alfred Havenstrite of Jermyn visited his mother Tuesday Miss Mamie Hinds of Moosic spent part of the week with relatives Elwood Labarr and daughter Leah and Mrs Anna Labarr spent Tuesday with friends at Gouldsboro
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Labar
Stroudsburg
Labarr
Vetter
Pittston
Nellie Hollister
Charles Brown
Ricketts
Lena Sayer
Scranton
C. M. Lancaster
Moosic
A. J. Decker
John Webster
Minnesota
Alfred Havenstrite
Jermyn
William Havenstrite
Mamie Hinds
Elwood Labarr
Leah
Anna Labarr
Gouldsboro
Coyne's grounds to host Minooka and West Side Harmonies
Minooka prepares to meet West Side Harmonies on Coyne's grounds tomorrow afternoon. M J Luffy travels to Mauch Chunk to play with the Anthracites of Moosic against the representative team. Greenwoll boasts a large Patriot presence for a town of its size in the Kentucky state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coyne
M. J. Luffy
Mauch Chunk Toilny
Moosic
Greenwoll
Koyatono
Fasshold
Beranton Truth
St. Joseph's Society
Community festival to aid church and graveyard visitors
The Brick church ladies plan a festival on the church lawn Monday offering sandwiches coffee cake and cream to refresh friends visiting distant graves. Local residents include Mrs James Wood of Moosic and Miss Maze Heiser of Philadelphia. The Meadquartere Colonel Oakland Command U V A will meet May 1 and Memorial Day for diving service and parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wood
Moosic
John
Kate Meatts
Lewis Edsel
Marry Cooner
Taylor
Maze Heiser
Philadelphia
A. J. Cooper
Scranton Chicago Train Service Advertised Beneath Rail Lines
Daily two through trains except Sunday run Scranton to Chicago via the Erie and Nickel Plate routes. Low rates and elegant equipment are promoted as past-time travel options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Chicago
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South Scranton
Patriotic Order
Bons of America
Emil Fenn
T. J. Jennings
Board of Control
George Howell
Miles O'Donnell
Thon Walsh
Lizzie Gunter
Tillie Tienisehler
Title Hughes
Clara Jordan
K. Murray
Minnie Walton
Lizzie Devers
Pauline Leyh
Charles Techopp
Thomas Foley
Breedam
Arthur Nite
Grandpa
Tithe Jieniaehier
Mite
Chas
Lingle Heffner
Jotn Ailhoss
John Cleary
Globe Warehouse
Price
Rod. Stevens
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Order of Mibernians
Heri
Far) Hall
North Main Avenue
Natonal
Keystone Lodge
Knights of America
United States
Finley‘s
Meyers & Mansfeld
Spruce Street
North
Mr. and
Mia
Thomas Lewis
Lain
Hinby Reechatton
Errol Chappel
Thinobguo
Perereerieesereeeen Ten Chilton Bens
Thivis Puechaton
Ellen Reforick
Frouilnion
Eesseeeseeersseees
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Heditation
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Fecitathon
Seecsseecyseeseesbltale Wilkins Fechai
Providence
Phoebe Smith
Mins Smith
George BE. Guild
Brawer
Jere
Horace Broadhurst
Po Whittemore
Harry Acker
Ernest Betts
Thomas Morgan
William Hughes
Mite Phockbe Smith
Excelsioiis
News OF the Churches
Moscow
Ocean Front
Long Branch
Monmouth
Spring Lake Beach
SN. J
Benjamin BL Yard
NEW York Hotels
St. Denis
Broadway
Eleventh St
New York
Grace Church
William Taycor and Sow
Westminster
I. D. Crawford
Dental Parlors
Trode Bud
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Aves
Newark
Hunt & Connell CO
Hunt & Conneel CO
Lackawanna Ava
Old Forge
Memorial Day Vilage
Beldiemuin
the Bookman
Scranton, PA
Mogste and Rushdale Works
Laflin & Rand Powder CO
Mately Fusco
Nian Repauno Chemical Co
THE
Dickson M'F'g CO
Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, Pa
General Office
DR. Shimberg
Naina
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