Irish Societies Meet in Scranton Honor Sheridan
Irish and Irish American groups in Scranton and Lackawanna County gathered at the Sheridan Rifles Armory to honor General Philip Sheridan with songs, speeches, and a fundraising push for a Sheridan statue. Attendees included T M Powderly and John Devoy of Chicago. Vaughan presided and urged unity between local Hibernians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. V. Powderly
John Devoy
Chicago
Scranton
Lackawanna County
Sheridan Rifles
Lackawanna Avenue
Vlvet
James C. Vaughan
William Dawson
Vaughan
P. de Lacy
Philip Sheridan
Sheridan
Murat
Napoleon
Grant
de Lacy
Devoy
Thomas M. Duillard
Wilkes- Barre
Luxerne County
New England
America
Robert Emmett
Manchester
Allen
Larkin
O'Brien
Charles Stewart Parnell
Ireland
England
Thomas Cooney
Michael Schofield
A. F. O\Boyle
Mr. Devoy
F. Johnson
Molly
M. HO 'Griffin
M. J. Lovetta
John Power O'Connor
The
Truth
Cleveland's Baking Powder Promises Light Flaky Biscuits
The housewife may be persuaded to try another kind but remembers how light and flaky her biscuits were with Cleveland's Baking Powder. Cakes stayed moist and fresh. She will return to Cleveland's No. baking powder for value, as no other offers the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Noother
City Notes and Local Social Events
Registry listings shift to county commissioners office while StHHOra and Tequesta issue calls for events tomorrow. Invitations for Sunday evening's Lodge of Sorrow available from Secretary W. R. Gould or Committee man. Delaney Hutt ris and Alex Dann Jr. host a chicken and water supper. proceeds aid Calvary Reform Church building fund. Gene Davia asks patrons to visit theater afternoons this week to ease crowds. Central Prohibition League meeting at Conservatory Hall faces objections to Prohibition methods. Music provided by the YMCA glee club. Street intoxication noted. one arrest for Thanksgiving excess. Hungarian detainee chained in cell. Tableaux To Art company draw open to YMCA ticket holders and public tomorrow. Frothingham venue used for entertainment, highlighting local interest. The company features twelve young ladies. Milwaukee Beer advertised at Lohman’s on Spruce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sthhora
Tequesta
Elke
Lodge of Sorrow
W. R. Gould
Delaney
J. M. Hutt
Ris
Alex Dann
Woman's Auxiliary Society of Calvary Reformed Church
Prohibition Party
Young Men's Christian Association
Elk’s Lodge of Sorrow Held Sunday Evening
Elk lodges nationwide commemorate departed brothers with a solemn ceremony on Sunday evening. Bauer’s 25 piece orchestra will perform, Louise Natalie of New York soloist, Tillie Lewis will recite, Hibbs quartet to perform, and noted speakers will give addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elke
Lodges of Elks
Bauer
Twty
Louise Natalie
New York
Tillie Lewis
Hibs
Westminster Hotel Leased to Binghamton Manager
Wednesday evening the Lexington Avenue Westminster hotel near Wyoming avenue changed hands from C. M. Truman to J. C. Vance of Binghamton. Vance assumed control yesterday bringing solid hotel experience from dealing with A. P. Mitchell's Watkins Glen operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Truman
Binghamton
CO. M. ‘Truman
J. ¢. Vance
Westminster Hotel
Wyoming Avenue
Vance
Weward
A. P. Mitchell
Watkin's
Glen
Local hotelier Truman to pursue reserves after bunco scheme
The text notes a hotel proprietor and former steward at Schoonmakker's Simhurst, who ran Bristol House in the North End and Towanda's Ward House until a fire in 187%. He left today for Columbus and will return in a week to act on pursuing the reserves who recently buncoed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoonmakker
Simhurst
Bristol House
North End
Ward House
Towanda
Truman
Columbus
Young People Assembly Hops at Siegel's Parlor
Nap at Siegel's marks the first of a winter series by the Young People's Assembly. Attendance was large with music by Professor Saft, A Lawrence, and Mr Sheppard. Guests included Mipsea Dellt Davis, Mabel and Ella Oaland, Grace Madleon, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llewel
Young People's Assembly
Saft
A. Lawrence
Mr. Sheppard
Mipsea Dellt Davis
Mabel
Ella Oaland
Grace Madleon
Hattie Bivins
Mora C. Avlin
Harber
Thanksgiving Concert Draws Nearly Three Thousand in Scranton
In Elm Park church last evening Professor Carter led a large Scranton crowd with organ selections and quartette performances. Soloists Mila Marie Draeger Richard Thomas Liew Hoertert and Lillian Guthrie received strong applause though the final quartet could not be performed due to an electric power malfunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Park
Carter
Mila Marie Draeger
Scranton
Mattel
Mascagni
Wagner
Wagnere
Lemmens
Alfred Wooler
My Queen
Pinsutl
Richard Thomas
Liew Hoerert
Bess
Geibel
Lillian Guthrie
Pleasant Social Event by Enterprise Dancing Class
Excelsior hall on Wyoming avenue hosted the first social of the season by the Enterprise Dancing Class. Professor George Taylor directed the dancing and Miss Nelile Curran supplied music for the event, attracting a large number of young people who enjoyed a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Excelsior Hall
Wyoming Avenue
Geore Taylor
Nelile Curran
Jury Reaches Verdict After 27 Hour Deliberation
The Scranton Gas and Water company vs Lackawanna Steel company case ends with a sealed verdict after the twelve jurors failed to agree until 7 PM following a 27 hour session that began Wednesday afternoon. The finding will be presented in court this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Lackawannunt Tron and Steel Company
Excursion to New York for Yale Princeton Football
Special excursion tickets via Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad on trains leaving Scranton at 14 6 16 and 9.00 am Saturday Dec 1st good to return until December 4th at 4 05 for the round trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Princeton
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Scranton
Tri County BE Meeting Announces Reduced Tickets
The Tri County meeting at Carbondale on Friday announces ticket sales by Delaware and Hudson Hallway Co. with reduced rates from Scranton Green Ridge Providence Olyphant Peckville Archbald. Tickets are valid for both directions on regular trains that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-County
Carbondale
Delaware and Hudson Hallway Company
Scranton
Green Ridge
Providendd
Olyphant
Pecksville
Mge
Archbald
Sale of Queer People Nos 2 and 3 Opens Saturday
Sale notices say Queer People Nos 2 and 3 will open on Saturday at 9 a.m. No. 1 closes the same day. If No. 1 isn’t secured, submit orders before then. Prices listed as 1c by mail 12c.
Irish attendance at society meeting set for Dec 1
The next meeting of the societies will be held at the same place on Sunday evening December 1. A number of out of town Irishmen were in attendance.
George Dixon draws crowds at Academy of Music spar exhibition
Pugilist George Dixon, featherweight star, attracts large crowds to the Academy of Music for a two and a half hour entertainment. Dixon boxes with sparring partner Jack Lynch and later sparrs three rounds with Henry Woods, then a Dixon-Lynch two round exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Lynch
Philadelphia
Henry Woods
Excelsior Athletic Club
this @ly
Dixon
Woods
Lynch
A Jay Circus Delights Crowded Mavis Theater Audience
A crowded Davis theater hosted Sherman and Marleey's comedians with an excellent program. The Emperors of Music featuring Howard Russell Tenny and Telbert drew three calls to repeat a portion. Punchinello Shadow pantomimes added an extra sketch and the show closed with a farce "A Jay Circus" full of merriment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Sherman
Marleey
Emperors of Music
Howard
Russell
Tenny
Telbert
Morning Wedding Unites Annie McAndrew and Charles Groeninger
Miss Annie McAndrew and Charles Groeninger wed at her Wyoming Avenue home yesterday morning at seven, in a ceremony conducted by Rev. B J Golden. Sister as witness and M J Higgins as best man attended. The couple departed for New York City for their honeymoon and will reside later at the Hotel Terrace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie McAndrew
Charles Groeninger
B.J. Golden
Wyoming Avenue
P. J. Golden
McAndrew
M. J. Higgins
Mrs. Groezinger
New York City
Hotel Terrace
Husband Drives Wife and Children From Home in Police Court Incident
Edward Williams of Edwards court was fined ten dollars and Edward Ryan paid the same after a police court hearing for getting drunk and forcing Mrs Williams and her three children from their home. Williams and Ryan were found in a drunken stupor in the hallway while the wife and children stood outside shivering in the cold. The incident was reported after Williams’s son alerted police to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Willams
Edwards Court
Edward Ryan
Well Merited Success at Wyoming Avenue Shoe Firm
The Wyoming avenue shoe dealers Lewis Reilly and Davies impress with fair prices and courteous service. They display a full Winter stock across ladies and gents shoes with bargains and a money back guarantee. Thanksgiving closes the store Thursday November 24 for clerks to observe. Friday reopen with renewed vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis, Reilly,& Davies
Wyoming Avenue
Clerka
An Artistic Thanksgiving Window Display at Goldsmiths Bazaar
A bustling city window display at Goldsmiths Bazaar draws attention with an original Thanksgiving scene. Centerpiece turkey crafted from table linens napkins towels and other fabrics showcases the store's decorative talent.
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Goldsmith's Bazaar
Card of Thanks for Louretta Burke’s death
The Burke family of Scranton returns thanks to neighbors friends and employer for kindness during the bereavement of their daughter Louretta Burke. November 29, 18h.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erickness
Louretta Burke
Burke
Scranton
Weber Beat Leads Ab Guernsey Bros Purchase
Ab Guernsey Bros reports strong sales as Weber unit outsells competitors in a key promotional deal. Local store figures show steady demand and retailer optimism for next quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber
Ab Guernsey Bros
Polish Catholics Dedicate St Marys Church at Priceburg
Rt Rev Bishop O Hara dedicated St Marys Polish Catholic church in Priceburg with a large Polish volunteer turnout. The new church cost costs $8 000 and includes a confirmation for forty adults. Rev Bernard Iwanowski leads the flourishing parish as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Gramlewles
Gramlowle
O'Hara
Pieeburg
Church of St. Mary
Bernard Iwanowski
Lectures and Rail Tickets Highlight Local Events Tonight
Dr Walk of Philadelphia will lecture on Associated Charities at the Young Men's Christian Association Convert Hall tonight with free admission and music. Separate notices: Yale Princeton pool game tickets from Scranton to New York and return $4.35. Lehigh Valley and Central Railroad routes offer return fares with varied departure times, good through early December. Also promote Y M C A gymnasium activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Walk
Philadelphia
Associated Charities
Board of Associated Charities
Young Men's Christian Association
Walk
Rogers Jewelry Stock Shows Latest Assortment
When in need of something late in the Jewelry line call and see Rogers stock before final selection. He can show the latest and a large assortment to select from.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Dread Mondaywashday Prompting Family Laundry Offer
A promotional notice invites households to send weekly family washing with special pound rates. The terse ad uses informal phrasing and emphasizes heat and confusion as reasons to switch to a service. It targets families seeking convenient laundry solutions with discounted terms.
Fur Garment Guarantee and Catalog Offer
A fur garment maker promises full satisfaction or money back and notes all mail orders receive prompt attention. Readers are invited to request the illustrated catalogue.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sheridan Armory
Mr. Powderly
Powderly
General Sheridan
Court House
Order of Hibernians
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Orrick
Commonwealth Building
Ackawanna
B. Warman
Gillis
City Notes
Tw Young Men's Christian Association
Frothingham
Pabat
Milwaukee
Lohman's
Elk's Lodge OF Sorrow
Siegel
Elm Park Church
George Dixon
JAY Circus
Mavis’ Theater
New Priceburg Catholic Church
O'Hara Ie
Plagese
St. Mary's
Pricebury
Pollah
Priegburg
Jessup
socieUlesa
Luverne
Atreeta
Hishop O'Hara
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Penn Haven Junction
Upper Wehigh
Nanticoke
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Delaware and Hurton
City
Y. M. Cla
Green and Gold
Jewelry and Silver
Washington Ave
Czarina
W. W. Berry
Vectra Av
Sohmer
Columbus Monument
Pe Wrashlian
Ean
Nénu
Pola
S. C. Snyder
E. G
Coursen
K&s
Alaska
Bolz
Wyoming Av
Ee Clothiers, Haters Furnishers
Banister’s
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Avenues
Ade Oy
Jaeger
M. Brown
Lackawanna Ave
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