Surprise trumpet gift to Scranton fire chief from Columbia Hose
John H. Walker chief of the Scranton fire department received a silver trumpet engraved for the occasion from Columbia Hose and Chemical last evening. Lt. David J. Davis chaired the surprise gathering at the hose house with speeches by Ex-Councilman Joseph Oliver and A. B. Holmes. Councilman Richard H. Williams defended duty and records, urging volunteers to stand as gentlemen as the luncheon followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Walker
Scranton Fire Department
Columbia Hose and Chemical
Hose House
David J. Davis
Joseph Oliver
Walker
A. B. Holmes
Richard H. Williams
Common Council
Ae Street
Charles Corless
Fourth ward candidates choose caucus leaders and set date
At Alderman John’s North Main office the Fourth ward controller and common council candidates elected St Williams as chairman and William Griffiths as secretary. They fixed Saturday December 16 as caucus date and named a printing committee of Thomas E Price C Morgan William V Griffiths and William H Parry with Mrs Griffiths as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
John
North Main Avenue
St. W. Williams
William V. Griffiths
Thomas FE. Price
C. Morgan
William H. Parry
Griffiths
Thomas E. Price
Voter Registrar Names by Districts Listed
A list outlines district based voter registration figures and officials. Names include A B Fynon First district A Thomas B N Williams Second district D B Eivana D T Jenkins Fourth district Register of voters John Roberta Second district George Schell Third district D J Jones John Malott Morgan Fourth district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Fynon
A. Thomas
B. N. Williams
D. B. Eivana
D. T. Jenkins
Register of Voters
John Roberta
George Schell
D. J. Jones
John Malott
Morgan
Anniversary Celebration of Division No 4 Daughters of Erin
The first anniversary was celebrated at St David's hall with entertainment supper and dancing. J Langan of Division No 1 chaired the program featuring piano solos, a recitation, soprano and tenor numbers. A supper followed at St Lwo's hall and guests enjoyed music by Nora Gerrity with a large committee of helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Erin
St. David's Hall
J. Langan
Division No. 1
Gerrity
Sullivan
Jordan
Cusick
Callahan
Bradley
McDonough
St. Lwo'a
Nora Gerrity
Catherine O'Hara
J. Gahnagan
Hannah MccNamara
Loretta Moran
Margaret Kellett
Mary Slattery
Mary Riddle
Winnie Haggerty
Margaret Moran
Mary Gavin
Julia Lamb
Melinda Allen
Hampton Street Church Choir Gains Reputation in City
The Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal church choir under H. C. Hinmap gains praise for concerts in the city. The King family joined for a year boosting performance. They sang at Moses Taylor hospital three weeks ago and at Hillside Home last night with a varied programme featuring solos, duets, recitations, and a male quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton Street Methodial Episcopal Church
H. C. Hinmap
King
Moses Taylor Hospital
Industrial school meeting at Soorke hall this afternoon
This afternoon the industrial school will meet at 2 p.m. in Soorke hall. All children are invited regardless of Sunday school membership. Tomorrow’s services will follow the usual order and definite information about the building is expected to be announced. The church has signed a protest against Congress member-elect Tirreham Roberts taking his seat in Congress. Ground will be broken for the new.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soorke Hall
Tirreham Roberts
Congrese
Ladies’ Gloves Dominate Regional Market Say Dealers
The largest glove dealers in the region state there is no well known glove they cannot supply. They claim to offer the very best from numerous offerings and discard the rest, asserting their supremacy in the glove trade.
What Will Jesus Do Pastor Talk and Health Ad
An upcoming church service features a sermon titled What Will Jesus Do Tomorrow evening. An advert claims Hostetter's Stomach Bitters purifies blood, strengthens kidneys, cures constipation and indigestion, and reduces nervousness and debility while noting a private revenue stamp on the bottle neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Harry Jenkins Passes State Pharmacy Board in Pennsylvania
Harry H Jenkins son of Druggist George W Jenkins was informed he passed the Pennsylvania state board of pharmacy examination held in Philadelphia on October 12. The NY College of Pharmacy graduate may register as a pharmacist in PA and currently works as a clerk at his father’s shop at Muain avenue and Jackson street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry 8. Jenkins
George W. Jenkins
Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy
Philadelphia
Mr. Jenkins
New York College of Pharmacy
New York
West Site Conclave to Stage Complimentary Concert
West Site Conclave No 211 of the Improved Order of Heptasophs will host a complimentary concert in Mears hall on Thursday evening December 14 to mark the ninth anniversary of the society. On December 19 the regular meeting will nominate and elect officers for the ensuing term, with four candidates to be initiated. Committee members organizing the anniversary are FE PD Jones Thomas J Reynolds Louis A Howell William J Morgan and J B Davies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Site
Mears’ Hall
Oficera
FE. PD. Jones
Thomas J. Reynolds
Louis A. Howell
William J. Morgan
and J. B. Davies
Wedding of George A. Leam and Verna Johnson in Wilkes-Barre
Wedding officiated by Rev. James Benninger of Hamp ton Street M E church at Wilkes-Barre on Thursday afternoon. Also notes community events and local social activities across residents, society meetings, and minor incidents in the area.
Archbald Borough Official Muntey Dies After Illness
Thomas K Muntey longtime Archbald borough council member dies at 10 am after weeks of illness stomach trouble stated as cause. Survived by wife sister Mrs Thoms Dougher and brothers John Edward RB Manley. Funeral set for 2 20 pm tomorrow afternoon. Traction company case ruling triggers streetcar track work progress toward foot bridge and likely to Plane B by evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas K. Muntey
Archbald
Muntey
Thoms Dougher
John
Edward RB. Manley
Traction Company
North Scranton considers new or remodeled station house
Mayor Moir and officials toured the current cellar station in North Scranton and concluded urgent action is needed. Three options were outlined to improve or relocate the fire and police facility, with an estimated cost around 500 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Moir
Keller
Common Council
Finlay Rosas
Robling
Liberty
Niagara Hose
Houges
North
Pleasant wedding at the Lewis home on Charles Street
Miss Caroline Davies became the wife of John Evans in a Thursday evening ceremony at Mr and Mrs John Lewiss home on Charles street The parlor was decorated with chrysanthemums The Rev Dr R S Jones officiated The bridesmaid was Miss Eliza Jones and best man was James Lewis A large gathering of relatives and friends celebrated with a sumptuous repast and gifts for the newlyweds who will start a cosy home on Charles street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Benninger
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
George A. Leam
Verna Johnson
Wilkes-Barre
Thomas Devine
Jackson Street
England
Young Woman's Christian Association
Scranton Street
South Main Avenue
Gertrude Freeman
Richard Harrington
David Owens
No. 13
Fifteenth
Seventeenth Streets
Luzerne Street
Margaret McCann
Loretta Jennings
New York City
Kathryn Maloney
Pittston
Minnie Cawley
Lafayette Street
William Decker
Moscow
David Weed
William and Carey Clark
Lehman
Wyoming County
Frank Clark
John A. Evans
North Hyde Park Avenue
William Evans
Wilkes- Barre
Fifth Ward
Albert Henne
Mesdames Conrad and
Losos
Tamnaqua
George Fiehler
Sumner Avenue
Ripple Division
No. 45
Sons of Temperance
Lizzie McCormack
Mamie MacGarrity
Miss McCormack
Arch Johnson
West Lackawanna Avenue
Reynolds
Lincoln Heights
Electric City
James Hughes
Baptist Young People's Union
First Welsh Baptist Church
House of God
Webster Literary and Liebating Society
R. D. Pettle
Rebecca Avenue
Willam T. Sampson
Forbes Eaton
Tenth Street
William A. Berry
Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Wagshburn Street
Lawrence
North Bromley Avenue
John Lewis
Charles Street
Caroline Davies
John Evans
Eliza Jones
James Lewis
R. S. Jones
Charles Street. Mr
Mra. Evans
George Shiffer Host Birthday Party at Parker Street Home
George Shiffer tendered a party in honor of his Sith birthday at his Parker Street home on Thursday evening. Guests enjoyed games music and singing before refreshments. Attending were Mia Thussert Allentown Mr and Mrs J Shiffer Mr and Mrs Morgan Mr and Mrs W S Cowles Mr and Mrs Lewis Hoff Mr and Mrs H Mead Mrs Lamerans Mrs J Tittlejohn Mrs Walter Griffin the Misses Ethyl Watkins Bertha White Olive and Mabel Griffin Mesera Thomas Watkins James Files Walter Wright Leon Moran George Mead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shiffer
Parker Street
Mia. Thussert
Allentown
J. Shiffer
Morgan
W. S. Cowles
Lewis Hoff
H. Mead
Lamerans
J. Tittlejohn
Walter Griffin
Ethyl Watkins
Bertha White
Olive
Mabel Griffin
Mesera
Thomas Watkins
James Files
Walter Wright
Leon Moran
George Mead
Stroke Victim Injured In Roadside Collapse
Tra Barrowcliff of Gardner Avenue suffered a stroke while driving on Nay Aus Avenue yesterday afternoon. He was thrown from the carriage and badly bruised. Con stable Davis assisted and Barrowcliff was taken home for further medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tra Barrowcliff
Gardner Avenue
Paralva
Nay Aus Avenue
Davis
Barrowcliff
Fire and burglary safe for West Market jeweler
The report notes H Mason, a jeweler on West Market Street, received a new fire and burglar proof safe. It also mentions Lemuel Pritchard, a Wayne avenue company hand at Storrs No 3, crushing injuries to several fingers on his right hand. Clergy and meeting details follow with Puritan church pulpit and Young Women's Christian Association events mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel Pritchard
Wayne Avenue
Storrs
Reese
Puritan Congregational Church
Young Women's Christian @esociation
Miss Rowlands
South Side
Young Women's Christian Association
BR. T. Jayne
H. Mason
West Market Street
Refoad
Allerman Otto PD. Myers
Miss Mary Waltera Attends Davies-Evans Nuptials
Miss Mary Waltera of Kingston attended the Davies Evans nuptials on Thursday. Mrs William R Jones of Long Valley, a former local resident, was mentioned in connection with the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Waltera
Kingston
Davies-Evans
William R. Jones
Long Valley
This End
Peruna praised as a powerful systemic cure for catarrh
Letters from soldiers and civilians extol the Peruna remedy. Major Algernon A. Bameon writes from Macon Georgia claiming Peruna cured his catarrh. Others including Hon. Thomas Gahan Chicago and Mrs. L. M. Price Reese Texas share successful experiences and recommend Peruna to women. The advertisement argues catarrh is systemic and that only Peruna can cure it, offering a free book from The Peruna Drug Mfg Co Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algernon A. Bameon
Tenth Volunteer Regiment
Macon
Hartman
Washington, DC
Ben L. Grifin
Banner, Mies
Griffin
Tte
Dante
M'f'¢ Company
Columbus
Local Social Notes From Green Ridge And Surroundings
Visiting arrangements and community events reported from Green Ridge, including Mrs. Edwards hosting at Plymouth and Mrs. Cowles entertaining a Sunday School class at Providence church. Notes mention teachers appointed, residents convalescing, a concert at Rev Davies church parlors, and upcoming talks and charitable notices. The piece lists local residents and small gatherings around Green Ridge, Capouse and Nanticoke areas with several names and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Gabriel
Church Avenue
Coal Glen
Clearfield County
Griffith Thomas
Benjamin Edwards
Plymouth
Devis
Warren Street
Mra. H
Saunders
North Main Avenue
Mra. W
Cowles
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
Nanticoke
W. FP
Davies
Funeral services for Mrs Lillian G Steen Back
The funeral for Mrs Lillian G Steenback wife of M RE Tnenback was held Thursday at her Delaware Street residence with Rev C M Giffin D D officiating. The service included numerous floral tributes and burial followed at the Dunmore Cemetery. Mrs Blowers of Dickson Avenue hosts relatives from Binghamton. The Green Ridge Market offers blue point oysters and clams. The Kings Daughters Society of Green Ridge Presbyterian church will
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian G. Steenback
M. RE
Tnenback
Delaware Street
C. M. Giffin
D. D
Dunmore
Blowers
Dickson Avenue
Binghamton
Blue Point
Green Ridge Market
King’s Daughters’ Society
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Koplath Marries Miss Doyle in Local Ceremony
Charles Koplath and Miss Maria Doyle wed at the bride’s mother home with Rev. J J B Feeley officiating. The couple planned a short honeymoon before settling locally. The report also notes local activity including hunting, school progress, and residents Vereen in nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Koplath
Maria Doyle
J. J. B. Feeley
John Weaver
Scranton
Utley
Ethel Stark
Mosars
Stark and
Doyle
Sullivan County
Truman Fike
Walker
M. K. Walker
Bennth
Lenox
Obituary of Mrs Mary Sullivan Dies at Home of Daughter
Mrs Mary Sullivan died yesterday morning at her daughter Mrs John Dolan’s home on Prospect Avenue after a prolonged illness. Funeral services will be held Monday morning with interment in the Cathedral cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Mary Sullivan
John Dolan
Prospect Avenue
Cathedral Cerritory
Also Mentioned on This Page
West
Chief Walker
Columbia Hose Company
Fourth Ward
Hillside
Awanta
Tor & Main Avene
Hillside Home
Tiano
Mrs. Steward
Laura Stubblebine
Anna Bennett
Prestwood
Rundie, Stone
Lord Vioin
G. House
Jennie
Annie Leister
Ers
W. G. House
Atuhom
Rundle
Stone
Lord Song
First Baptist Church
Thanksgiving
Globe Warehouse
State Board
North Scranton
PVANS
HM. Harrah
Thomas Gahan
Chicago
Til
B. H. Harrah
Office of Auditor of Interior
Washington, D. C
A. Harrah
Newton
Tilmall
L. M. Price
Tex
Perina
J. A. Mabson
Mive
Lydia Sailer
Mies
Margaret Jones
The
Philharmonic
Misees
Ruby Yost
Laura Meldrum
Benedict
Wayne County
William Grieht
Asbury Methodist
Frances Conver
Green Ridge Street
Scranton High School
Mine Ligale Tillou
Green Ridge
Sanderson Avenue
Lyceum Theatre Burgunder & Reis
Lesence
H.R. Long
Hine
America
Belle Archer
Hoyt
Broadhurst
Jones
George S. Broadhurst
Smith
Mr. Wright
Strand Theatre
London
Academy OF Music, Burgunder & Reis
Lessees
H. R. Long
Burrill Comedy Company
Dime Matinees Daily
America's Greatest Reperoure Organization
Edna
Spooners
Cecil
Texas
Pan Lee
Hatinees Daily
Rica and
Barton's
Big Gainty Co
Phil Sheridan
NEW City Sports
Conservatory
St. Luke's Parish House
Basso
Brant
Vital
Ithena Brow
McGarrab & Thomas
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