West Scranton Election Echoes and Steam Heated Church
West Scranton voters gave substantial pluralities to Republican candidates including McKinley Connell Daniels Lewis and Reynolds with four locals topping the ticket. the incident notes a strong strike stance. The Jackson Street Baptist church will be steam heated for winter, enabling larger congregations under Pastor de Gruchy and aided by Professor Lewis Davis's choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Scranton
Evangelist Danger
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church
George Rowlands
Miss Kiser
Luzerne Street
McKinley
Connell
Daniels
Lewis
Scranton
Copeland
Bonn
Reynolds
James
John H. Fellows
Messrs
Lackawanna County
Lackawanna River
Jackson Street Baptist Church
de Gruchy
Lewis Davis
Get a Good Enough Cough Remedy Dufour's Tar
A historical remedy promotes Dufour's French Tar as a cure for coughing. It claims effective relief through a tar-based formula and markets it as a dependable remedy for throat irritation and bronchial coughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dufour
Marriage of George Rowlands and Miss Levina Kiger
George Rowlands of this city and Miss Levina Kiger of New York wed last evening at Mrs. Viola Evans residence on North Bromley avenue. The ceremony was by Theo. Thomas dy Stucy OF D pastor of Jackson Street Baptist church with relatives present. A wedding supper followed and the couple moved into their new home on Washburn street. The groom manages the Cambria Cemetery plot and the bride is described as an accomplished young woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rowlands
Levina Kiger
New York
Viola Evans
Bromley Avenue
Theo. Thomas Dy Stucy
New Cambria
Funeral Services For Floyd John Son Conducted
The funeral from the family residence on North Main Avenue was held yesterday afternoon with Rev. Thomas de Gruchy officiating. Burial followed at Washburn Street Cemetery. Pallbearers included Connell Burke Hughes Carnfelth Bishop and Short. An infant child of Mr and Mrs Thomas Price of Hawthorne Street was buried at Washburn Street Cemetery yesterday afternoon. Catharine Davis, two months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Davis of 55 North Lincoln Avenue, was buried there as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Johnson
North Main Avenue
Thomas de Gruchy
D. D
Washburn Street
Messrs
Connell
Burke
Hughes
Carnfelt
Bishop
Short
Thomas Price
Hawthorne Street
Catharine Davis
Revival Services Engage Sumner Avenue Church
Revival services at Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church grow in interest. Evangelist A. Z. Conger delivers direct sermons attracting attendees each evening while Rev. Frank Millman leads the singing under the pastor’s guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner
Avenue = Presbyterian church
Christ
A. Z. Conger
Frank Millman
Music Meeting Highlights Local Vocals This Week
The program features Miss Mary Stustl from Avoon giving a song message Friday evening. Next week Miss Kya Dorsey, a local resident, will perform a series of songs. The theme last night was Quenelh Not the Spirit and tonight’s topic is Am I Right. Song service begins at 7 30 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Stustl
Avoon
Kya Dorsey
Little Gleamers Seek Funds With Pillow Sale
Thirty nine industrious girls form the Little Gleamers society and will sell pillows Friday evening, November at the homes of Mrs W C Williams and Mrs W W Davis, 205 and 207 South Hyde Park avenue. An entertainment will follow with ice cream and cake, proceeds to the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church mortgage fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Gleamers
W. C. Williams
W. W. Davis
South
Hyde Park Avenue
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Notes and Personal Times at Plymouth and Neighboring Churches
Plymouth church members with initials 4 I CG and 1 are to meet for the Initial supper planning at the chapel. An entertainment and social are set for next Thursday at Hampton Street M E church under Sunday school class auspices. The Ladies Aid at Simpson M E will meet today. The Little Gleaners at Simpson M E will hold an entertainment tomorrow night, moved from tonight. Homes of William Williams and W W Davis on South Hyde Park avenue host activities. Clavie Brothers sales drew a large crowd Tuesday night. A small fire touched Flanagan's hall on Luserne street. alarm from box up but crews were not needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Church
Hampton Street Meftodist Episcopal Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Little Gleaners
William Williams
W. W. Davis
Bounth Hyde Park Avenue
Clavie Brothers
Flanagan
Luserne Street
North Scranton notices and local events
North Scranton residents report arrivals and returns including Mr and Mrs William Pierce guests in Sayre and Mrs Richard Roderick at North Main avenue. A fifteen foot diameter dive in Theodore street above the DL&W railroad is noted. Eastern Star commandery No 22h Knights of Malta meets at Osterhout's hall Nov 12 with a musical program and short business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pierce
Sayre
North Main Avenue
Richard Roderick
Wilkes-Barre
Theodore Street
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Nellie Pierce
Nay Aug Avenue
C. V. Hallstead
Oak Street
Jasper Taylor
Sanderson Avenue
Lenoxville
G. W. Maby
Mary
New York City
Eastern Star Commandery
Knights of Malta
Osterhout’s Hall
Order
Marriage ceremony at Park Place Church in Japanese style
Miss Omimosin Son and Mr. Ching Ting to wed at Court Street Methodist Church in a ceremony staged by Sunday school class. Admission 1 cent with ice cream and cake served by bridesmaids in costume. Doors open at 7 and ceremony at 8. Public invited. A surprise party for Miss Ruth Hopkins featured refreshments and a varied guest list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Herron
Harriet Nelson
Mabel Nelson
Mother Herron
William Harris
Richard Morris
Frank Price
Ralph Stanton
Clarence Mearlet
Arthur Dean
Holley Stanton
Lew Miller
Krause's Headache Conules Greet Relief Promised
An advertisement urges readers to visit a druggist for Krause's Headache Conules promising pain relief even with a cracked skull. It mentions a guarantee and notes sales by Matthews Tr ag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krause
Local Visitors and Community Notices Highlight Dunmore Events
Mrs James H Mold of Northampton visits her daughter Mrs W lurley on Webster Avenue North Park leaders and members plan supper for Odd Fellows on North Blakely Street Nov 1. The Haworth League convention gathers at Cyneonta and the Methodist Episcopal church hosts Sunday evening services. Women’s Christian Temperance union to meet at Mr H J Swarts home Electric Avenue North Park with a Verdi quartet excluded from the evening program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Mold
Northampton
W. . Lurley
Webster Avenue
H. Hawes
Harrisburg
Royd Taft
North Blakely Atrent
Hiev
VaanClert
Motha- Hist Episcopal Church
Haworth League
Cyneonta
Dunmore Qidd Bellows
Verdi Quartette
Doan's Kidney Pills Promised Relief in Scranton Testimony
Scranton residents tell how kidney trouble eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Matthews' Brothers drug store. Mrs. B S Jones of 1010 Lafayette street reports knee stiffness and swelling improved after several boxes, with others in Scranton sharing similar relief. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY markets the pills for 40 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Donn
B.S. Jones
Lafayette Street
Dean
Matthews’ Brothers Drug Store
Duan
Price
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo N. Y
United States
Doan
Local social notices in Peckville and Pittston area
Recitations by Miss Jessie Stearns of Peckville and Miss Harriet McCarthy of Butler street are noted. The Young Ladies Mission circle of the Presbyterian church meets at Miss Grace Chamberlain’s home on North Blakely street and plans sewing for a Christmas box. F P Woodward of Hoadley's called on old neighbors yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Stearns
Peckville
Harriet McCarthy
Butler Street
Pittston
Young Ladies Mission Circle
The
Presbyterian Church
Grace Chamberlain
Blakely Street
F. P. Woodward
Hoadley's
South Scranton Notes Horse Team Spooks Driver
A horse team owned by George Rorick and driven by Edward Hampton bolted after being startled by a Lackawanna switch engine on Cedar avenue near the yard. Hampton suffered severe bruises while the team crossed the Cedar avenue bridge through heavy traffic and red lights, finally tangled with wheelbarrows of stone and dirt and street car rails. Neither horses nor wagon were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rorick
Birch Street
Edward Hampton
Cedar Avenue
Young Hampton
Funeral Services For Roger Grimes And Bridget Christy
The funeral of Roger Grimes was held yesterday from 713 Stone Avenue with a high mass at St. Peters Cathedral at 9 AM and interment in Hyde Park Cemetery. Bridget Christy of 717 Brook Street also had a funeral yesterday morning at St Johns Church Fig Street with a requiem mass and interment in Hyde Park Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Grimes
Stone Avenue
St. Peters Cathedral
Hyde Park Cemetery
Bridget Christy
Brook Street
St. John’s Church
Fig Street
Tew
BK. A. Melley
Tinterment Wis Mide
Rate Hike Proposed by Scranton Gas and Water
The Scranton Gas and Water Company sent a communication via the mayor to city councils on September 28 proposing a new water contract at a higher rate, replacing the current 4,000 annual charge. The present rate would stay until councils act. October water bill ran 416.87 up from 593.33, an increase of 83.94 monthly. A special committee will meet tonight to consider the issue. members are Clemons, Chittenden, Ross, Melvin, and Roche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Sen & Communication
Lavelle
Messrs. Clemons
Chittenden
Ross
Melvin and
Roche
New Industries Expected to Grow in Scranton
Secretary Atherton of the board of trade says McKinley’s re election will reassure manufacturers considering Scranton as a location. A Brooklyn spikes maker, ready to relocate from New York City, may visit soon after the election. Atherton predicts strong industrial growth for Scranton within the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
Board of Trade
McKinley
Scranton
Bryan
T Booklyn
Spikes
Making Good Progress for Impaled Boy at Lackawanna Hospital
Walter Kirke the 12 year old boy from North Washington avenue is improving at Lackawanna hospital. Surgeons Dr L M Giles Dr Busch and Dr Walker examined his abdomen where a spike pierced about three inches but no operation was needed and recovery is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Kirke
Washington Avenue
Lackawanna Hospital
L. M. Giles
Busch
Walker
A Matter of Dress in West Scranton Arraignment
Mrs. Mary Bryant of West Scranton was arraigned before Alderman Russon on a charge of larceny by a neighbor Mrs. H Millar. Millar says after Bryant visited last Sunday several garments left the house and some were later found in Bryant's possession. The defendant requested a hearing and gave bail of $150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bryant
West Scranton
Alderman Russon
H. Millar
Primitive Societies Club Plans Grand Ball at Athletic Hall
A well attended meeting of the Primitive Socies club decided to hold a grand ball at Athletic hall on January 14. Several local youths attended the masque at Snover's hall and other residents were noted in brief personal notices. Mrs. Adam Hoffman of Crown Avenue is seriously ill, and Mrs. Theodore Hessinger of Willow Street is convalescing after a severe illness. Miss Kate Levert of Willow Street is visiting Wilkes-Barre, while George Freuhun, a Philadelphia Dental College student, returned home to vote. Joseph Johler, a Stroudsburg Normal School student, is on a short vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletic Hall
Snover's Hall
Adam Hoffman
Crown Avenue
Kate Levert
Willow Street
Wilkes- Barre
George Freuhun
Hickory Street
Philadelphia Dental College
Joseph Johler
Cedar Avenue
Stroudsburg
Dwyer challenged to Lancashire wrestling bout for cash
Herm issues a challenge to Profempor M. J. Dwyer to a Lancashire style wrestling match two in three falls for one hundred dollars. The match would take place in Providence or nearby, with travel expenses covered, and would occur in two weeks if Dwyer agrees. Frank Lerrlyk of Providence confirms contact details.
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Tethune
DT Herby
M. J. Dwyer
Wreatle
Gateh
Toam
Providence
Seraptoy
Rhode
Ground breaks for Asbury Methodist Episcopal church
Green Ridge reports the groundbreaking yesterday for a new Asbury Methodist Episcopal church to be built on the lot beside the existing church facing Monsey Avenue. Mrs. Susan A. Ginger’s funeral was held at 612 Marion Street with large attendance, services by Rev. W. J. Ford and Ry. James Hughes, pallbearers included James M. Atherton Frank Olver George Welton Angus Campbell Israel Grice and C. P. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Monsey Avenue
Susan A. Ginger
Marion Street
W. J. Ford
Green Bridge Baptist Church
Ry. James Hughes
Adams Avenue
James M. Atherton
Frank 8. Olver
George Welton
Angus Cmpbell
Israel Grice
P. Jones
Funeral shutdown at Academy of Music in Wilkes-Barre
On account of M. H. Burgunder's funeral there will be no performance this afternoon at the Academy of Music. Tonight the Maueauley-Patton company continues its engagement with a piece titled Royal Kags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. HH. Burgunder
Wilkes-Barre
Academy of Music
Maueauley-Patton Company
Painting the Bridges Contracts Awarded in City
F J Johnson secured contracts for painting the Linden Street and Roaring Brook bridges. He will be paid 1731 dollars for Linden Street and 1426 dollars for Roaring Brook with work to start immediately and finish within two months. The bridges suffer heavy rust and require thorough scraping before painting to prevent further damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brouok
Linden Street
F. J. Johnson
Howell
Johnson
Linden Street Bridge
Comal Scrub Team to Meet Wyoming Seminary at Kingston
Local grid report notes Comal scrub team will play Wyoming Seminary at Kingston on Saturday. Rugby eleven beat Harry Bourdick's squad by a wide margin Wednesday. Contested stats show Houck with three touchdowns and Chaniler with one as key scorers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vind
Wyoming Seminary
Kingston
Harry Bourdick
Straby
Loir Tive
Eighy
Waa
Mer Quire
Upvudhent
Cure for Coughs Claim Honest Cure
An old advertisement promises a complete cure for coughs and catarrh via Hall's Catarrh Cure. It asserts the medicine acts on the blood and tissues, offers a $100 reward for a proven failure to cure, and urges readers to send in testimonials to Chesey & Co. of Toledo, with Hall's Family Pills as the accompanying remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesey & CO
Toledo
Druwglats
Hall
Children Must Be Vaccinated Says Health Officer
Health officer W E Allen reported Scranton shows widespread neglect of vaccination laws with smallpox absent locally but epidemic elsewhere. Board plans to study the law before guiding school directors and possible immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
W. EB. Allen
Scranton
Allen
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Reynolds
Stone
Prospect
Pittston
Cedar Avenues
Pear
Genet
Cedar Avenue
W. E. Allen
Pan American Exposition Plans Detailed at Buffalo
The Pan American exposition bureau releases a 48 page booklet detailing a $310 million project to open May 1 1904 in Buffalo. It features $60 acres, 83 acres of courts, 126 sculpture groups, and grand electric displays powered by Niagara Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Publicity
Buffalo
Americas
Western Hemisphere
United States
Charlies V. ‘Turner
Karl Bitter
Chicago
United
Niagara Falls
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West
Sumner Avenue
Superior
Little Gleanera Society
North Scranton
Park Place
Dunmore
Srain
South Scranton
Seranton Gas and Water Company
Dwyer
Frank Herrick
Providence, R. I
Herm
Prof. Dwyer
Green Ridge
Academy
O'Malley
Eisele
Widmayer
Miss Sweeney
Montes
Loyshon
Ayia
Lyceum Theatre
Dalcher & Henneary
Mise
Gertrude Coghlan
Thackeray
Vanity Fair
Mercert Portier
Rawdon
Cecil Kingstone
Marquis of Sinyne
Hanlon
Joseph Bedley
Annie Ane Oa Crawley
Mra
Major O'Dowd
Ea Amelia Sedley
Josephine Fay
Macant
Chas. A. Loder
John M'Mahmown
Academy OF Music, Burgunder & Rbis
Lesaces
H. A. Brown
Macauley-Patton
Huntley and Jackson Co
New Gaiety Theatre
Sam T. Jack
Own Burlesque Co
Matineo Daily
Cofon
U. 8
Canadan
Ibraernst Werd
T. Mopkins
Gresd Jones
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