West Scranton Events Highlight Welsh Baptist Benefit Concert
A testimonial concert at the First Welsh Baptist Church benefited Richard Thomas who had been incapacitated. The packed audience from across the city and beyond celebrated his devoted volunteer work with a diverse program featuring Elm Park and Schubert quartettes, solos by Elizabeth Thomas and others, and appearances by local performers under Hon. H. M. Edwards and Prof Haydn Fivons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Welsh Baptist Church
Richard Thomas
Liew Herbert
H. M. Edwards
Haydn Fivons
Pennavenie Popuiat
James Highes
William Feans
Henry P. Davies
Jenkin Reevs
Phillip Warren
W. Haydn Evans
Jen
Frank Brundace
Thomas Reynon
John W. Jones
Cora Griffin
Efolo
David Stephens
Funeral announcements for Abraham Singer and William Harris
Abraham Singer died late Sunday night at his home on POX Oxford street and funeral services will be held tomorrow at 9 o clock from the house with interment at Clark a Green. He worked for Delaware Tacka wanna and Western for years and is survived by a wife and two children. William Harris funeral was held yesterday afternoon from his mother's home on South Sum ner avenue with Rev John P Moffat of Washburn street Proaby conducting.
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Abraham Singer
Pox Oxford Street
Clark'a Green
Delaware, Tackawanna and Western Company
William Harris
Sumner Avenue
John P. Moffat
Washburntreet Proaby
Funeral Rites Held for Veterans in Augusta Graveyard
Pallbearers from the old Thirteenth regiment encampment at Augusta later joined the game company. The pallbearers were Thomas Flair Frank Jones Oliver Williams Anthonys Mayer Arthur Meredith and Edseard Pill. Burial took place at Washtarn Street Cemetery.
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Terian Church
Old Thirteenth Regiment
Augusta
Game Company
Thomas Flair
Frank Jones
Oliver Williams
Anthonys Mayer
Arthur Meredith
Edseard Pill
Hurial
Washtarns Street
Hunter captures dangerous wild cat near Ywald Mount
Isme W. Fivaons of M3 Quay aves nic killed a wild cat while hunting on the West Mevuinstan near Ywald Mount. The beast fled, he fired several shots, and captured it. The county awarded a bounty for wild cats, and Evins presented a certificate to Alderman John’s Inn for authorities.
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Isme W. Fivaons
Quay Avesnic
Reception at Mrs Carson's Hosts Methodist Fpc Church Ladies
The Simpson Methodist Episcopal church Tame Missionary society held a meeting at Mrs George Carson's home 122 North Main Avenue. After business the guests were entertained by Mrs Carson with instrumental and vocal numbers and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson Methodist Fpiscopal Church
Tame Micalonery Society
Qeorge Caracn
Forth Main Avena
Carson
Debt clearance offer helps Philadelphia church
Members of the Taetreon atress Rapuetehorsh learn a Philadelphia company holding a mortgage of 15 600 dollars will dispose of the lien for six dollars. A church friend may lend the money and cancel the indebtedness soon. The church, hampered for years, hopes to liquidate the debt.
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Taetreon Atress Rapuetehorsh
Philadelphia
Burglary Attempt at John T. Richards Residence
An early Friday morning burglary at John T. Richards on Tenth Street failed as the intruder fled after a loud alarm. Richards woke to a noise and saw an intruder leaving through a window after climbing a tree. the suspect fell twelve feet from the roof and escaped before capture. Police were notified but no arrests yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Richards
Tenth Street
Mr. Richards
Mae
Night schools Opened In City With Many Pupils Attending
Night schools opened that evening on November 13 17 18 29 39 and many pupils presented themselves for instruction at various buildings. Among the teachers listed are John Horan at 17 Keyser avenue and Jackson street and Thomas Francis at 13 Acker avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Horan
Keyser Avenue
Jackson Street
Thomas Francis
Acker Avenue
How These Jackets Come and Go
The Cloak Department reports phenomenal access this season and record sales. Management explains plans to offer the most complete display of Winter Jackets Capes Cloaks Suits skirts and related items in the city. Repeated market reentry kept stocks at a high water mark as clearing lines were purchased at unbeatable prices, benefiting customers.
Misses' Jackets in Velvet Piped Covert Cloths
Misses' jackets sizes 12 to 18 years offered in velvet piping and high grade covert cloth. Full linings, pearl buttons and careful tailoring. Kersey jackets in shades and sizes 12 to 18 years priced around 3.49 to 5.00 dollars.
Ladies' Kersey Jackets at Special Scranton Prices
A cluttered ad touts ladies medium weight Kersey jackets fully lined and stitched with multiple styles and colors. It claims high quality and special finishes at prices from $6.50 to $10.00, asserting the offerings cannot be duplicated elsewhere in Scranton.
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Scranton
Lincoln Heights Sunday School Opens in New Building
Residents of Lincoln Heights convened last Friday as Jareph H. Davis was elected superintendent with J. Irons as assistant and Frank Davis as treasurer. Carrie Gless will lead female students while staff includes Arthur Davis and others. over a hundred attended signaling strong local interest. The move follows securing a new school building for services and lessons at 2 PM and 7 PM. Music books were donated by Rev G M Howell and Rev Jamon Benninger.
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Realdeata
Lincoln Heights
Jareph H. Davis
Irons
Fred Reynolds
Frank Davis
Thomas James
G M. Howell
Jamon Benninger
Hampton Street
Miscelaneous payments and totals from multiple individuals
A list shows payments to various individuals with amounts ranging from fractions of a dollar to several dollars. Names include Miss Murray, Miss Nichols, Mise Beamish, Mine Alorgan, Miss Lender, Miss Yost, Miss Woode, Miss Murphy, and Prof. David Owens among others. Totals cited include 1744 and 811.77.
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Mise Lees
Miss Murray
Miss Nichols
Mise Beamish
Mine Alorgan
Miss Lender
Conte
Mime Fiyon
Mise Evans
Miss Kellow
Miss Yost
Miss Woode
Mise Murphy
Artus Peck
Ferber
David Owens
Martha Watkin
Miles Kiltavewis
Herta Kelly
Misa Nellie Picharts
Catherine Palliips
Nellie Kelly
Misa Barsh McDonald
Tien Erica Price
Mary Harris
Tal
Prof
H. L. Morgan
Miss Vaughan
Miss Knapp
Miss Freeman
Miss Fellows
Miss O'Connor
Miss Ruddy
Local notices and society events fill Scranton scene
Charles H Cawley denies arrest for pool glare. Several clubs hold meetings including Electric City Wheelmen Franklin Engine Co and Columbia Hose. An old country tea party at First Welsh Congregational church is a social and financial success. Mary Agnes Gallagher and Thomas A Walsh announce their marriage on Thanksgiving Day. Dewi Sant lodge vocal contests prize awards. Week of prayer by Young Women's Christian Association with a Friday prayer meeting at the West Scranton branch. Old country tea party at First Welsh Congregational Church invites all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Cawley
Railroad Avenue
Tribune
Electric City Wheelmen
Clab House
Franklin Engine Company
Otcers
Columbia Hove Company
Chi Upsilon Society
Wasburn Street Presbyterian Church
Board of
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
St. David's Escopal Church
Bittern of Jothany Rso
Mary Agnes Gallagher
Meridian Street
Thomas A. Walsh
Carbondale
St. Patrick’s Church
Dewi Sant Lodge
Order of American True Ivorites
Young Women's Christian Association
West Scranton
Malin Avenue
Scranton Street
Associaton
First Welch Congregational Church
South Mall Avenue
A Friend in Need Is a Friend Indeed Cough Remedy Ad
A mother wakes at night to her baby's ominous cough and labored breathing. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is promoted as a safe cure for colds and throat irritation, available through Alaithena Brothers wholesale and retail agents.
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Chamberlain
Alaithena Bros
Five Illustrated Lectures On Ancient Rome In City
Walter Q Scott D D will give five illustrated lectures at the High school auditorium for Ezra Griffin Post G A R. The first occurs Thursday with additional talks on Nov 21 28 Dec 7 and 24. Tickets cost 1. Proceeds go to the Lieutenant Ezra Griffin Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Quincy Scott
Ezra
Griffin Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Rome
Scott
Kera Griffin
Arbeiter Verein Notes On Evening Entertainment And Local News
A Saturday Arbeiter Fortbildunes-Verein soirée on Alder Street featured an engaging program of music and farce. John Widowski faced charges of malicious mischief but was discharged after the accuser withdrew, citing a ill child at home. Upcoming weddings include Miss Madelene Hickey and John Oestringer at St Mary’s. other nuptials announced for Miss Anna Burnd and Michiel Healy, and Miss Bessie Klingie with John Klingie. Local changes include Kinback planning to leave his business for a Cranton position.
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Arbeiter Fortbildunes-Verein
Inet
Vail
Alder Street
Overture
Cat. Schmidt Waldgesang
Genung
Charles Hyensa
Gust
O'Mara
Madelene Hickey
Pittston Avenue
John Oestringer
St Mary's
Thoice
Beane
George Streveberger
Anna Burnd
Brick Street
Michiel Healy
Greenwood
Bessie
John Klingie
Germania Singers to Visit Carbondale With Gaver Band
The Junger Maennerchor will be the guests of the Germania singing society of Carbondale next Monday evening, with Gaver's band to accompany. The Century Heese company plans a Thursday trip to Carbondale to visit Andrew Mitchell Hare company's annual bash. Frank Boland, 17 months, son of C. T. and Mrs Boland, died Sunday morning. funeral this afternoon at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Marie Studdy of Cedar avenue returned from a six weeks trip through New York Boston and Holyoke. Fire Sunday morning damaged a double house on Stone avenue owned by Patrick D Jordan, confined to roof with about 9100 damage. Thomas Healy resigned from Casey & Kelly brewery. Joseph Reif and John Diets return from hunting trip in Pike and Monroe counties reporting abundant game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junger Maennerchor
Germania Singing Society
Carbondale
Gaver
Century Heese Company
Andrew Mitchell Hare
Frank
C. T. Boland
Pittston Avenue
Hyde Park Catholic
Misa Marie Studdy
Cedar Avenue
New York City
Holyoke
Boston
Masa
Stone Avenue
Patrick D. Jordan
Thomas Healy
Casey & Kelly Brewery
Mesers
Joseph Reif
John Diets
Pike
Monroe
Meadow Brook Washer Sale Report
Peacon sold to teams at 76 cents a ton. Corner of Cedar Avenue and Gibbons noted for activity.
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Meadow Brook
Cedar Avenue
Gibbons Street
Dunmors Doings A Coal Mine Accident Injures Miner
In the No 6 collilery of the Pennsylvania Coal company a minor named Richard Donnegan was struck by a falling back after aiding to load coal. He was carried to the surface where a physician found severe bruises to the back and body. The nearby laborer escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Richard Donnegan
Funeral services for two local residents held
The funeral of the young son Joseph Connor of Green Ridge Street was held yesterday at St Marys church with burial in the Catholic cemetery. The funeral of Mrs John Ibbins of East Drinker Street occurred yesterday with interment in St Carmel cemetery.
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Joseph
Thomas Connell
Green Ridge Street
St. Mary's Church
John Iibbons
East Drinker Street
St. Carmel
Quiet wedding announced at St Marys Church
A quiet wedding will be held at St Marys Catholic Church on Chestnut Street tomorrow afternoon. Miss Mary Gallena of Fuller Street will wed Mr John Hopkins of Puffato New York. Gallena has many friends in this area who will learn of the anticipated ceremony with surprise.
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St. Mary's
Industrial Jottings and Delaware Lackawanna Train Movements
Industrial notes detail Lackawanna Railroad movements for today with named signalmen and crews. The record lists engine assignments for North and South divisions, crew changes, and specific times for extra engine runs and passenger service on the line.
William Logan Foreman Dies After Sudden Illness
William Logan foreman for Burke Brothers died yesterday morning after a day of work. He had been an employee for several years and was trusted and highly respected. Friends will be saddened by his passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Logan
Burke Bros
Mr. Logan
Berke Brow
Fierdany
Picture man Kinback clears stock on North Blakely
W Kinback known as the picture man removed his fur furniture and stock from the store room on North Blakely street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Kinback
Blakely Street
McCann Named Station Agent at Lackawanna Avenue
Peter F. McCann was officially appointed station agent by Superintendent Salisbury yesterday. He will handle passengers baggage and express matters and oversee movement of passenger trains at Scranton station under the train master’s direction.
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Peter F. McCann
Lackawanna Avenue
Tribune
Salisbury
McCann
Scranton
Board of Trade committee delays tin plate industry discussion
The manufactures committee did not meet yesterday as Secretary Atherton has not received data on raw material costs. A board steels meeting is set for next Monday evening and the tin plate matter is not expected to be considered until then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Atherton
Board Steels
Lecture on Life in the Scottish Highlands Tonight
Mrs. Charles Carr of Monroe Avenue hosts a visit with Huntingdon friends. Stev W G Elmonon of Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church will give a lecture on Life in the Scottish Highlands at Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church tonight. A revival of past sermons and church missions are noted along with local donations to Capouse mission. A counterfeit silver note incident and a church youth event are also mentioned with minor details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Carr
Monroe Avenue
Huntingdon
Stev
W. G. Elmonon
Asbury Methodist Epiceopal Church
Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Blimpson
Thereen Ridge Presbeterian
Church of the Goat Shepherd
Reed challenges Middleton to game of quett
Thomas Reed issues a challenge to Thomas Middleton after a defeat and offers fifty or one hundred dollars. He proposes meeting any night this week at 16 Capoure avenue and asks for a reply through the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Reed
Thomas Middleton
Capoure Avenue
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Awanta
George W. Jenkins
S&s
Beecham S
MRS
Will Raiffe
Lerit
Globe Warehouse
Ezra Griffin Post
Finn & Phillips
Hardman
Mason & Hamlin
McPhail
Fischer
James & Holmstrom
Wyoming Avenue
South Scranson
Rundys Conn
John Widowski
Alberton Muddy
Lilchwel J. O'Hara
Mra
C. W. Bogfort
Dudley Street
Baptiat Church
Dunmors
Lackewanna Road
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Board
Wday
Orwiton
Lowe
Tril
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Wild Cat
M. W. Langan
Noatte
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Aummits
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Meclane
F. McAlNeter
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J. Bush
Punters
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J. Rowe
Ip. m
E. Duffy
J. Master
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Deatic
Green Ridge
Beranton
Ollk
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Skinner Manufacturing Company Eatin
Ladier
Maureen
Lara
Fa Coerees
Admiral Dewey
New
Brockway Entertainment
Daniel and
Charles Frohman
New York
White Horse Tavern
Sydney Repenfeld
Messrs. Blumenthal
Kadelburg
Klaw & Erlanger
The
Bostonians
Victor Herbert and
Harry B Smith
Henry Clay Barnabes
W. H. MacDonald
George Frothingham
Theen Bertram
Mareia van Dreuer
Josephine Bartlett
Maz
Victoria Big Burlesquers
Park Place
Jeane Cgrifin
Muffalo
Trivida
John Herron
Court Street
Pritchard
Matiners
Barney Gilmore
Bary Morton Clack
Auditotvim ST. Lux2's Parish House
Fred. Emerson Brooks
California
McKinley
Chauncey Tevew
Ceneral Milox
John Sherman
Admiraton Thernta
Regervodt
Powells
Tutanee
Williamy Ditley
J. ‘Tracy Dsont
Hart L. Canary
Eneh
Eneft
St. Luke's
Entral Railroad OF
New Jersey
Scrantey & 2
Central Railroad OF
Pennsylvania
Navy
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Permitton and
Wiskee Harre, Pa
General Office
Scranton, Pa
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