West Scranton Eyes Tin Plate Industry Rise
West Scranton considers a tin plate plant backed by five land options from DL&W and John R Farr with $200000 capital, $16500 for plant build and $245000 for working capital. L K Torhet of Chicago and Patton manage efforts to attract small investors and local support for an industrial venture along North Main avenue streetcar lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Board of Trade
West Scranton
Keyser Valley
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
John R. Farr
L. K. Torhet
Chicago
Patton
Went
Meneyen
Ontiuw Ty Oom Ff
West Slide Board of Trade
Delaware
Lackawanna
Western
Bureas
Eney
Washburn, Latiy
Unclear Fragment on West Scranton Housing Plans
The fragment references permanent employment for many taxpayers and adds to the already large set of homes in West Scranton, indicating a housing development or expansion context without full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Hampton Street Methodist Class 1 Hosts Japanese Tea
The Class No 1 of the Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Sunday school will stage a Japanese entertainment this evening. Tea, ice cream, and cake will be sold in the lecture room. The program includes vocal and instrumental solos, recitations, class songs, and posing with participants listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clase No. 1
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
Young People Gather at Hostess School Event
Attendees included Nellie Stewart, Cora Welsenfiue, Jessie Florey, Alberta Mitchell, Ligeia Davis, Florence Florey, Marion Hall Maud Kellow, Grace Florey, Jutla Mitchell, Marie Kellow, Mary Herbert, Rachel Herbert, Lackawanna residents, Katherine Larkin, and guests Martera Harry Struening, Harry Williams, Wille Ruley, John Crofut, Fable Williams, Howard Mitchell, Willie Blickens, Stanley Florey, Charles Stewart, Archie Ace, Miley Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elia Welsenflue
Nellie Stewart
Cora Welsenfiue
Jessie Florey
Alberta Mitchell
Ligeia Davis
Florence Florey
Marion Hall Maud Kellow
Grace Florey
Jutla Mitchell
Marie Kellow
Mary Herbert
Rachel Herbert
Lackawanna
Katherine Larkin
Martera Harry Struening
Harry Williame
Wille Ruley
John Crofut
Fable Williame
Howard Mitchell
Willie Blickens
Stanley Florey
Charles Stewart
Archie Ace
Miley Stewart
Fair and festival reopening at St. John's German Church basement
A Saturday reopening event at St. John's German Catholic Church basement on South Main and Luzerne drew a large crowd. The fair will run indefinitely on Wednesday and Saturday evenings due to the large number of articles to be displayed and several contests that are still undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
Adifice
South Main Avenue
Luzerne Street
Funeral notices and interments in local cemeteries
Services over the remnants of the late George Warner were held at the family residence on Ninth Street. Interment will be made in Forest Hill Cemetery today at the convenience of the family. The funeral of J C Moyer will occur this afternoon at 122 Lafayette Street at 2:90 o'clock with services by Rev Thomas de Gruchy and Dr L Wurlal, burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. The remains of Emma Schnell, who died at the West Side Hospital, were interred in the German Catholic Cemetery yesterday afternoon after short services in St. Marys Church. The funeral of John H Gray, who died on Lafayette Street Sunday evening, will occur tomorrow afternoon at 2 with interment in Washburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Warner
Famly
Ninth Street
Forest Hil
J. C., Moyer
Lafayette Street
Thomas de Gruchy
Wurlal
Forest Hill Cemeery
Emma Schnell
West Side Hospital
St. Mary's Church
Peter Christ
John H. Gray
Washburn Street
FCS
William Challenger
Clarke Bros. Grocery Department
Plymouth
Reese Pritchard
West Lackawanna Avenue
Dickson Manufacturing Company
Little Falls
N. J
Thomas Vaughn
Thomas Williams
Mise Fligabeth Jones
Pittston
Bromley Avenue
Washington Commundery
Knights of Malta
Chi Upsilon Society
Welsh Bapitsl Association
Pennsylvania
Kitty Atherton
Clark's Summit
Samuel Polhamus
North Hyde Park Avenue
Mary Durkin
Corning
Weht Lunch Campingers Fireta Ball Tonight
The Weht Lunch Campingers plan a fireta tonal ball in Meare' hall on Thanksgiving night November 20. Local entertainment includes the Rock Band Concert company of the Tell family performing at Plymouth Congregational Church tonight. The annual hall of St. Leo's battalion meets at St. David's hall Friday evening with T Muckley as master of ceremonies and James Degnal as assistant.
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Meare’ Hall
Tell Family
Rock Band
Plymouth
St. Leo's Battalion
St. David's Hall
Dee, & PL HW. T Muckley
James Degnal
Car crash injures rider on West Lackawanna Avenue
Elmer Trusesell of 1420 Lafayette street was run down on West Lacka wanna avenue yesterday while riding a bicycle. The wheel collided with a horse driven by Michael Walsh of Bellevue. Trusesell sustained bruises but no serious injuries. He was treated by Dr. Albert Winebroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Trusesell
Lafayette Freet
Lackawanna Avenue
Michael Walsh
Bellevue
Russell
Albert Winebroke
Mrs Stewart Hosts Lute Folks Party for Nellie on Chestnut Street
Mrs Stewart entertained many lute folks at her Chestnut Street home Friday in honor of her daughter Nellie. The event featured games and amusements with a cake walk by Eva Weisenflue, Marty Williams, Lizzie Davis and John Crofut. Refreshments followed as guests enjoyed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Chestnue Street
Nellie
Eva Weisenflue
Marty Williams
Lizzie Davis
John Crofut
Mra. Stewart
Mra Stewart
Auction of Woot Cheviots and Wool Fabrics Shown
A fragmented catalog item describes rough weather fabrics including Woot Cheviots, 4 inch wide pieces, browns blues and greys, and a Sheine finish. It notes 45 inch wide Putte Woot and 40 inch All Wool Whip cords, with scarce stock in this city and sale pricing for a 31.00 value.
Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters Promises Kidney Support
Feeble kidneys strain to purify the blood, achy stomach yields impurity buildup. Build the stomach with Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters and the kidneys will improve. It claims to cure constipation indigestion dyspepsia biliary issues nervousness and general debility. A revenue stamp must cover the bottle neck.
North Scranson Notes on Youths Fined
James Malia Daniel Backmore Richard Fanning and Hugh Henneghan faced Alderman Fidler on charges from residents near the Christian church on North Main avenue. They were fined 32 each and discharged with a reprimand for sidewalk obstruction and rude remarks. Charles Broderky of Lloyd street was arrested for malicious mischief after coming home drunk and breaking a stove. He was held on 300 bail by Alderman Myers and jailed if bail defaulted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Malia
Daniel Backmore
Richard Fanning
Hugh Henneghan
Fidler
Christian Church
North Main Avenue
Charles Broderky
Lloyd Street
Violet Merish Yestering
Brodosky
Myers
Miss Amy Colvin Honored At Saturday Party
Mr and Mrs John Colvin of Sumner avenue entertained many young friends for a party in honor of their daughter Miss Amy The guests included Stella Anderton Carrie Evans TiHile Rogan Alice Lewis Blanche Oberts Amy Wethern Jennie McDowell Carrie McGee Lucie De Witt Maggie Jackson Martha Jackson Nellie Peatherby Mrs J Colvin Mrs James Featherby and several young men The gathering featured games and seasonable refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Colvin
Sumner Avenue
Miss Amy
Stella Anderton
Carrie Evans
TiHile Rogan
Alice Lewis
Blanche Oberts
Amy Wethern
Jennie McDowell
Carrie McGee
Lucie de Witt
Maggie Jackson
Martha Jackson
Nellie Peatherby
Miss Owens
Mise Jackson
Misa Thomas
J. Colvin
James Featherby
Mr. de Witt
Messrs
Kirk Featherby
Richard Colvin
William Foss
Leonard Foss
Harry Foss
Arthur Down
Earl Wordless
James Elesby
William Jack Hon
Services Continue At Puritan Church And Local Events
Evangelistic services at the Puritan Congregational church will continue tonight and tomorrow evening. Excelsior orchestra holds a meeting tomorrow at St Marys hall. Funeral for William Von Storch from North Main avenue residence at 2 PM. Providence Methodist Episcopal church women prep for fall sale on Dec 7 and 8. Providence Presbyterian choir rehearses for Thanksgiving. Prof. C F Whittemore leads. New choir members Miss Bernice Conger soprano Fred Smith basso Richard Latheham tenor Miss Clara Sanders contralto total about twenty. Tessie McDonough of Nissen don wed F Surdival of Pioneer City at St Roses Carbondale last week. couple to reside in Carbondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puritan Congregational Church
Excelsior Orchestra
St. Mary's Hall
William von Storch
North Main Avenue
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
Providence Presbyterian Church
C. F. Whittemore
Bernice Conger
Fred Smith
Richard Lateham
Clara Sanders
Tessie McDonough
Nissendon
St. Rose's Church
Carbondale
F. Surdival
Pioneer City
Surdival
Local residents in brief and moves around town
Thomas Grady leaves Lackawanna Cash for Haggerty's cash store on North Malin avenue. Alderman Fidler returns from Philadelphia. William Rolls of Putnam street visits Islip. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Westlake travel through Massachusetts and Connecticut. G. D. Fowler moves with family to R. B. E. Dean's new Church avenue house. Miss Agnes Slowey ill with diphtheria at Cusick avenue. M. F. Sanders at Church avenue ill in Philadelphia. Ferdinand street property owners to meet Thursday evening November 3 at De Witt and Stoner's office to discuss severing arrest. Mrs. Roderick of Wilkes-Barre visiting son Edward on North Main avenue. W. C. Cowles on North Main avenue fell in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Wilhelm
Mauch Chunk
Hayden Ashley
South Main Avenue
Aloyssom Jones
Fynon Street
Nornain Rivenburg
Highstown
N. J
Edward Kingsbury
Chicago
Réhitives
Fifteenth Street
Evan Bowen
Ed. Gcrimoths
Price Street
Klondike
Fourth Ward
Alerman John's
North Main Avenue
Thomas Grady
Lackawanna Cash
Haggerty's Cash Store
North
Malin Avenue
Alderman Fidler
Philadelphia
William Rolls
Putnam Street
R. EF. Westlake
West Market Street
Massachusetts
Connecticut
G. D. Fowler
Summit Avenue
R. BE. Dean
Church Avenue
Agnes Slowey
Cusick Avenue
M, FE. Sanders
Philadelphiia
Ferdinand Street
de Witt & Stonter
Roderick
Wilkes-Barre
Edward
CG. Cowles
Village notices on streets and church meetings for Green Ridge areas
The text lists incomplete plans for Sin derson avenue and Monger avenue and notes muddy crossings near Jared Warner's residence. It mentions a missing public hall since Green Ridge Road parish changes and cites several church group meetings and a Bonnie Briar Bush talk by Dr. W G Simpson to Drew students tonight.
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Sinderson Avenue
Association Hell
Gren Ridge
King's Daughters Society
Gieen Ridge
Helen Pranklin
Women's Missionary Society of the
Fireen Aiden Presbyterian Church
Brotherhood of St. Paul
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Church of the Gaol Shepherd
Patriotic Order Bonn of America
Masonic Hall
W. G. Simpson
Drew
Charity events and services in Madison New Jersey churches
The column lists a donation concert at Green Ridge Presbyterian Church on Monday evening November 2 with free admission and charity for the poor. Union Thanksgiving services are planned at Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church on Thursday with Rev W G Simpson preaching. A Primitive Methodist Ladies Aid Thanksgiving Supper is set for Thursday November 12 with tickets thirty five cents. A social at Asbury Sunday School Dines No 12 is announced for Friday evening. Arthur Harlon of Monsey Avenue has returned from Hot Springs Arkansas improved in health.
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St. Agnes
St. David's Episcopal Church
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Amanita Nichols
Hiawatha Counci
Degree
Pocahontas
W. L. Grass
Hyde Park Avenue
St. Patrick's 1. Co. B
Mears’ Hall
W. G. Simpson
Walter Fordham Fins
Ladies' Aid Society
Primitive Methodiat Church
Pattora
East Market Street
Asbury Sunday School
Arthur Harlon
Monsey Avenue
Hot Springs
Ark
Horse Dash Injures Girl on Irving Avenue
A frightened horse belonging to Herman Krug of South Scranton bolted on Irving avenue yesterday morning. A little girl was thrown down and run over by the carriage wheels, suffering serious injuries. The horse dashed on to Hickory and Prospect, jumped a wagon, and was captured. Krug’s carriage and the farmer’s wagon suffered damage. The horse had gashes but was otherwise unharmed.
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Herman Krug
Irving Avenue
Hickory Street
Prospect Avenue
Wedding at St Marys Catholic Church Charles Krayer Weds Mary Spohrer
A pretty wedding took place yesterday morning at St Marys Catholic church. Charles Krayer and Miss Mary Spohrer were married with Father Peter Chriat officiating. The bride wore attire and attendants included Miss Mary Miller and Valantine Spohrer served as best man. The couple hosted a wedding breakfast at 621 Maple Street before a trip to Wilkes-Barre and a reception at the bride’s parents’ home.
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St. Mary's Catholic Church
Charles Krayer
Mary Spohrer
Peter Chriat
Mary Miller
Valantine Spohrer
Mapile Street
Wilkes-Barre
Sixteenth Annual Scranton Athletic Club Hall Held Next Week
The sixteenth annual hall of the Scranton Athletic Club will be held next Wednesday evening. An active committee is working on arrangements and decorating their Alder street hall. The club is a prominent city organization known for hospitality. Tomorrow evening the Primitive Social Club hosts its fifth annual masquerade ball at Snover's hall on Penn avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Scranton Athletic Club
Alder Street
Snover's Hall
Penn Avenue
St Joseph's society elects officers for coming year
The St Joseph's society of St Mary's German Catholic consecration met Sunday afternoon and elected officers including President Joseph Kramer and Vice President Peter P Nahlen for the ensuing year. Scranton youths attended the Junger Mannerchor night, touring to Corbendale to join Germania Singing Society for an annual ball and were chaperoned by Joseph Mickus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Society of St. Mary's
Joseph Kramer
Peter P. Nahlen
John Haen
Adam Wassner
Anton Fisch
Henry Crockenberg
Michael Wetter
John Allee
Joseph Merkel
Junger Maennerchoy
Delaware and Hudson
William “Zlsamer
Prospect Avenue
Alder Street
South Side
Young Women's Christian Association
Cedar Avenue
Plane Solo
Misa Rose Hiatter
Misa Julia Hay
Mr. Brunner
Mise Gereke
Miexw
Tauter Biwtter
Mies Mandhy Ranfield
Messrs
Floyd Preeter
Arthur Humphrey
Misa Anna Voris
Misa Trelen Witt
Gither
H. Straus
TL. Krause
Miss Wlessr Ranfield
Lena Lentes
Nisne
Mr. Bronner
Miss Chereke
Meadow Brook Washer Teacoal Sale Noted at 75 Cents
A fragment notes Meadow Brook Washer and Peacoal sold to team at 75 cents per ton at the corner of Cedar Avenue and Gibbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadow Brook
Cedar Avenue
Gibbons Street
How Dim es Are Made From the Philadelphia Timer
In Philadelphia the process of minting dimes starts with melting silver bullion into two pound bars. The bars are rolled into sheets of the required thickness, then coated to prevent scratches. The strips are sized by a machine and fed into printing presses to form the coins.
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Philadelphia
Unparalleled Women's Shoes Sale Tomorrow in Scranton
Tomorrow only at the leading Scranton shoe store a limited run of nearly 300 pairs of women’s shoes will be offered at $2.60, well below the usual $3.50 to $4.00. Features include French Kid and Vici Kid options, hand-turned soles, hand welts, and widths from A to E. Sale is in the Shoe Department on the main floor below the elevators.
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Wyoming Avenue
Scranton
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St. John's Fair
Avanta
George W. Jenkins
S Main Avenue
la Grippe
Slalaria Abt Druggtate Avorp
Su Nerrieres
Mariani
Gale
Jasia
Globe Warehouse
Lane
Spruce Street
Hostetter
North Scranson Notes
Aldermen's Courts
Miss Colvin
Green Ridge
South Scranton
Krayvey-Spohrer
Jonas Long
Store News
Donas Long
Yceum Theatre
Burgunder & Reis
Lessacs
H.R. Long
Bauer
Susie Black
Thomas Miles
Eugene Ham
Theo
Bauschman
Bie
Gea Mhatches
Lear
Mimsireley
Falmoud
Niomime
Nihu
May
Thes Ging
Banelag
Graimercy
Olaf Modewe
Atel Panier Goren
Ubatom
HAN
OK Idestha
Burrill Comedy Company
Laura Hulbert
Stisalesippi
Tip van Winkle
Nas
Matinees
Ber Larkin
Oriental Coons
Rics and
Barton's
Big Galsty Co
Central Railroad OF
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