West Scranton Wedding Held at Uncle's Home
The ceremony for Miss Helle Weitzel and Andrew Brown was performed by Rev A L Ramer at the bride's uncle Charles Sherman's residence 2701 Jackson Street. A cantata Ruth and Boaz was presented in churches, with a reception following and plans to move to Barnegat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Ramer
Charles Sherman
Jackson Street
Ruth and
Boaz
Mies Helle
Eva Weitael
Mownt Dewey
Andrew Brown
Barnegat
All. Hamer
St. Mark's
Mise Flinchett Sherman
Mise Sherman
James Morgans
Brown
John Weitzel
Joseph Williame
Andrew Weitzel
George Rh. Wandell
William Weitzel
Albert Sherman
Fred Sherman
Even Weitsel
J. Mieeee Ballle Sherman
Grace
Sophia
Maurgaret
Anna Sherman
da Gelst
Emma Weitzel
Bertha
Susie Wandel
Leah Jones
Agnes Gerrity
Laura Parker
Lauren Williams
Sadie McDonough
Parry
Mike Morgans
William
Chas
Woeitge
Earl Weitge
Daniel George
Villame
Fred Shernan
George Belky
George Nd
Thomas Sherman
Henry Sherman
Advent services and guild events at area churches
Religious services are held with special evening services at Plymouth Congregational and Sumner Avenue Presbyterian churches this week. St David’s Episcopal conducts advent services daily with two sessions at 11 am and 4 pm except today. Holy Communion observed this morning at 7 o'clock for the Men’s Guild. tonight guild members will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Congregational
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian
St. David's Episcopal Church
Clergy Lead City Worship Series at Multiple Churches
Rev. B J McHenry assists at St David's with the Good Shepherd’s Brother James. Rev Edwin H Romig of Lebanon conducts a Plymouth Congregational revival on Jackson Street. Romig, recently recovered from typhoid, spoke on timely topics including A Straight Talk to Christians and Pour New Things. Large attendance. Rev J R Baxter and Rev Meliewell lead Sumner Avenue Presbyterian revival efforts this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's
Good Samaritan Hospital
Lebanon
J. R. Baxter
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church
Sumner Avenue
Prive Street
Simpson Methodist Choir Delivers Cantata Ruth and Naomi
The Simpson Methodist church choir directed by W A W Jones performed the cantata Ruth and Naomi at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church last evening. The performance, a Bible class project led by Miss Amanda Nicholls, drew a large crowd with Walter Davis at the piano and Llewellyn Jones assisting. The leading parts featured Mrs B T Jayne, Margaret Venne Jones, Mrs Bos ton-Williams, John W Jones, Thos Peynon, and Thomas Abrams. The chorus comprised Methodists and Presbyterians and was well balanced. A reprise is planned next month at the Simpson Methodist church, with expectations of an even stronger rendition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson Methodist Church
Chorieter
W. A W. Jones
Ruth
Eax
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Amanda Nicholles
Washburn
Huth
B. T. Jayne
Neon Mies
Margaret Venne Jones
Boston-Williams
John W. Jones
Thos Peynon
Thomas Abrams
Sip Methodiat
Local residents return from visits to Wilkes Barre and New York
Mre Richard Davia and Rev Edward Howell have returned from Wilkes Barre. Miss Florence Gibbs Miss Margaret Gibbs and Miss Jessie Tanfield return from New York City and Moscow. Mr and Mrs M Hayes and Regina visit Drifton while Mr and Mrs Edward Ginader revisit New York City. Joseph Powers of Utica New York returns home from visiting relatives here. Miss Leona Learn of Lebanon Pennsylvania also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Davia
North Main Avenue
Wilkes-Barre
Edward Howell
Florence
Margaret Gibbs
South Main
Edward Ginader
Chestnut Street
New York City
Joseph Powers
Utica
N. Y
Mise Leona Learn
Lebanon
Globe Warehouse Offers Sweeping Dress Goods Reductions
A Globe Warehouse sale proclaims deep discounts on fine dress fabrics and trims. The pitch emphasizes clearing stock while fashion demands peak and urges shoppers to act before styles change.
Sale of Fancy Dresses and Fabrics in Various Colors
An advertisement touts a sale on dresses and fabrics including velvets, velveteens, crepes, and wool weaves. It highlights 25 pieces of velveteens, 50 inch storm serge, and other silks in greys greens and blues with sale prices around 25 to 74 cents.
Local Residents Return From Visits and Wedding
Visiting Rev and Mrs Henninger of Ninth Street and G M Clarke of Clarke Bros in New York on business, Anna Keating of Wilkes-Barre returns home from a visit. Annie Carney and Lillie Boyle of Wilkes-Barre come back after a week with Miss Mayme Larkin. Hannah and Margaret Eileen of Carbondale return from a visit with the Larkin sisters on Van Buren Avenue. Mollie and Kathleen McAndrew of Lugurne Street and Margaret Burke of Jackson Street attended a wedding in Tunkhannock last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Henninger
Ninth Street
G. M. Clarke
Clarke Bros. le
New York City
Anna Keating
Wilkes-Barre
Annie Carney
Lillie Boyle
Mayme Larkin
Hannah
Margaret Eileen
Carbondale
Larkin
van Buren Avenue
Mollie
Kathleen McAndrew
Lugerne Street
Margaret Burke
Jackson Street
Tunkhannock
Fire Department Receives New Apparatus and Horses
The Scranton fire department welcomed two new wagons a chemical and a combined hose and chemical wagon along with seven fresh horses. Deliveries occurred Monday with transfers to follow, as Chief Phinney announces a strengthened fleet across multiple companies and stations. Names of volunteers enlisted in state records are being collected, with initial Scranton entries listing Parry, Trewellyn, Helm, Wirth, Cummings, and McLean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mornina
Jersey Central
Columbia Company
West Side
Relief Company
Petersburg
Columbia
Hore
Neptune
New Tem
Horges
Meller Company
Horace
Hook and Ladder Company
Phinney
Umberland
Scranton
Llewellyn Parry
William Tlewellyn
Henry Helm
Charles Wirth
Century Company
Patrick Cummings
Patrick McLean
Eagle Company
Painted china exhibition by Miss Esther Kline at Geilin studio
A large number of ladies visited Esther Kline's painted china show at the Geilin art studio over two days. Hand decorated pieces, including two tankards with grapes and roses, are praised for artistic treatment amid a plastic ceiling display. The exhibition continues this afternoon by request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Kline
Geilin
Sudden Death of Mrs Jones While Visiting Son
Mrs Mary Jones wife of Thomas W Jones of Nanticoke died at 7 40 last night at her son Griff ith D Jones residence 2027 Margaret Avenue of heart trouble She had come to this city weeks ago to visit and planned to stay until after Christmas She complained of ill health Monday and deteriorated last evening Dr W A Donne attended but she died at home Funeral is set for Friday at 1 PM with interment in Nanticoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jones
Thomas W. Jones
Nanticoke
Griffitth D. Jones
Jones
Margaret Avenue
W. A. Donne
Vuele Tone Cale
Hale
Oper House
A. M. Martii
Milt i. Barlow
Uncle Tom
Martin
Guy Bros.’ Minstrels
Hole’ Opera House
Elmira
Jacehe Humpty Dumpty
Opera House
BK. M. Peck
C. T. Kirby
J.D. Kiger
Wits
Bors
Marshal Goodman
M. M. Spalding
Land
Albany
Monroe
Revision and Appeal Resolution Heads to Vote
Mr Keller's proposed regulation for the board of revision and appeal may be acted on at tomorrow night's select branch meeting. The rules committee has the resolution and a committee meeting called by chairman Roche is set for tomorrow evening before the economic session. Committee members include Roche Fellows Mc Cann Sanderson and James. unity on approval is uncertain though a favorable report seems likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keller
Board of Revision and Appeal
Select Branch
Ths
Roche
Mesurs
Fellows
Cann
Sanderson
James
Widowed husband gravely ill after wifes death
Mrs Julia M Holgate of Chinchilla died of typhoid fever early yesterday morning. Her husband John Holgate is also dangerously ill with fever. Funeral from the Chinchilla residence at 1 pm followed by services at 2 pm at the Baptist Church Clark's Green and interment at Tustus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia M. Holgate
John Holgate
Chinchilla
Mr. Holgate
Holgate
Clark's Green
Tustus
Gorman Wins Small Claim Over Peanut Stand Trimming
In Common Pleas Court yesterday John J. Gorman was awarded a verdict for $20.72 in his suit against Isaac Hamster over trimming work on a peanut stand that formerly ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
John J. Gorman
Isaac Hamster
Kemp's Balsam Safer Cure Mentioned for Cough
Folk folly delays cure for coughs thinking it will wear away. Kemp's Balsam is advertised as a proven medicine sold at druggists with a free sample and flat dose for immediate improvement.
Strong endorcements for Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound
Two letters praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments. Mrs A W Suttit of Biddeford Maine reports relief from back pain weakness and fatigue after trying the remedy. Mrs Menissa Pattio s of Lexington Indiana says her energy returns after completing multiple bottles and associated products.
Mrs Motu BE advocates Lydia E Pinkham remedy
From Powell Station Tennessee Mrs Motu BE describes three years of back weakness drooping womb and bearing down pain and headache. After using two bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she feels much improved and recommends the medicine to other women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menissa Patiios
Lexington
Ind
Mrs. Motu BE
Heaven
Powell Station
Tenn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Verdict Awarded In Stone Hauling Suit On Wyoming Avenue
William Herbert obtained a verdict for two dollars plus interest from Owen C. John in a suit to recover hauling flag stones. Banister claimed the stand proprietor ordered the work and was liable. The Fiegenspan case against Hiannick and Moore remains before Judge Archbald. Dolphin versus the board of health and borough of Olyphant was referred to Attorney W. W. Baylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Avenue
Banister
Owen C. John
William Herbert
Christian
W. W. Baylor
New Suits Initiated Over Damages From Ironworks Calamity
Thomas W. Davis and Marla Davis sue Susan Spencer Frank Spencer Ambrose Spencer and Charles Spencer proprietors of Green Ridge Ironworks for 10000 as tragedy from a fly wheel burst that killed the plaintiff's son. Witnesses at the inquest reportedly prepared to contradict earlier testimony. Also Ann McDonnell of Dunmore sues Scranton Railway Company for 20000 claiming injuries to herself and two daughters in a Sept outward-bound car derailment at Tilger's corners. Herman Thiede sues Julius Rankle for 5000 over alleged slander uttered Oct 30 in presence of witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Davis
Marla Davis
Susan Spencer
Frank Spencer
Ambrose Spencer
Charles Spencer
Green Ridge Ironworks
Green Ridge
John F. Scrage
O'Brien
Julius Rankle
Jast
Rankle
Thiede
Joseph Mikees
Reingold Morando
Peter Frantz
Bankle
John M. Harriale
Minooka election board members arraigned on fraud charges
Patrick Lowry Patrick O Neill Michael G Cusick John Cusick and John O Neill of Minooka faced arraignment before Alderman Donovan for hearings on alleged fraudulent returns in the South district Lackawanna township election. Gunster 222 votes Don Smith 8 votes W Lathrope 0 votes reported. Bondsman John J Coyne posted 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Lowry
Patrick O'Neill
Michael G. Cusick
John Cusick
John O'Neill
Minooka
Lackawanna Township
Donovan
John G. Jennings
Jennings
Lackawanna County
Gunster
Don Smith
W. W. Lathrope
Ball
John J. Coyne
Eich
Missing Sealskin Coat From Solomans’ Shop
Hannah Carey claimed a sealskin coat valued at Soo dis appeared last week from the Lackawana avenue shop of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon while it was sent for repair. The Solomans were arrested after the coat and a workman vanished. a warrant was issued by Alderman Millar. The couple remains in bail totaling $800 to return the coat or its value and face court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Soloman
Lackawanahe Avenue
Soloman
Hannah Carey
Solomans
Millar
Boloman
Anniversary celebration in South Scranton honors Graff couple
A large gathering from South Scranton celebrated the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Graff and the forty seventh birth anniversary of Mr. Graff. A dinner and dance followed at their Alder street home with music by Prof. Saft and many invited guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Graff
Mr. Graff
Walter Aplanap
Pittston Avenue
Chicago
and Airs
Alder Street
Graff
Prof. Saft
al. J. Kelley
Hugh Gallagher
Si. Schott
George Bowen
Henry Leieah
Max Levy
Charles Stoeber
Fred Wetael
William Schmitt
Wilhelm Poole
George Rockweller
Caroline Sontag
Mary Casper
Casper Jenny
Mary Muldoon
Annie Klein
Mamie
Annie Murray
Kate Holland
Anna Jenny
Lauren Kiemschrodt
Pauline Graff
Messrs
Joseph Schneider
Martin Graff
John Schwenk
Patrick Cusick
Gus Schola
John Walsh
George Engel
Herman Hurat
Frank Bauer
William Klemschrodt
Henry Welfer
Philip
Joseph
Edward
John Graff
Arraignment and local society notes from the week
John Japolski was arraigned before Alderman Leates on assault and battery charges but released after a family quarrel. A Junger Maennerchor committee was formed to plan Christmas festival at Schimpff's hall. Walter Aplanap departs for Chicago. farewell for William Connell Hose Co. Jacob Demuth initiated at Comet lodge. Miss Mary Wirth and Miss Kate Demuth ill. Century Hose Company drill at Natter's hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Japolski
Leates
John Berghauser
Junger Maennerchor
Schimpff
Otto Robinson
Albert Guthelng
Charles Lewert
Jacob Schunk
Abram Welchel
Archie Patterson
George
William Maus
William Satter
Carl Berghauser
Philip Levert
Fred Heintz
Walter Aplanap
Pittston Avenue
Chicago
William Connell Hose Company
Comet Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Hartman's Hall
Jacob Demuth
Alderman Leates
Whites-Barre
Mary Wirth
Alickory Street
Kate Demuth
Cedar Avenue
John Demuth
Century Hose Company
Natter's Hall
Obituary for Russell Koane of 14 Acker Avenue
Russell Koane, 23, son of Mr and Mrs Daniel J Koane of 14 Acker Avenue, died yesterday morning after a short illness from scarlet fever and diphtheria. The private funeral will be held at the residence tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock, with interment at Washburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Daniel J. Koane
Acker Avenue
Washburn Street
Readily Bargained Clothing Sale at Scranton Creditors’ Auction
A massive creditor sale in Scranton announces stock from a failed New York Philadelphia clothing house. The auction starts Friday at 30 a.m. and runs twenty days at 124 Penn Avenue near St. Charles Hotel, featuring thousands of high grade garments at half price or less. Shoppers urged to come quickly for bargains amid bankrupt liabilities and store closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Reading
Benng
Penn Avenue
St. Charles Hotel
Scranton
Carr
Melton
Fiz
Beranton
Miner dies after premature blast at Holden mines
Charles Guard of West Minooka fatally injured by a premature blast in the Holden mines at Taylor. Laborer Patrick Cona also injured but not seriously. Guard dies at home hours after transfer. Cona’s condition improving. Michael J. Welsh of Company A Thirteenth regiment leaves for the South. Moosic borough project progresses as Lackawantina Township fades into history amid plans for Taylor borough expansion toward Pyne and Archbald. Court petition auction gossip unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Guard
West Minooka
Holden
Taylor
Patrick Conaboy
Guard
Conaboy
Michael J. Welsh
Thirteenth Regiment
Moosic
Lackawartina
Keystone
Taylor Borough
Pyne
Archbald
Green Ridge Social News From Jefferson Avenue Gatherings
Attorney Walter Diggs builds a residence on Jefferson Avenue. Philadelphia’s John Cas and others visit Mrs. Ottinger in Tapoure. Mere Krebs stocks a rap collection at Mrs. Oilinger’s. Montgomery hosts a dinner at her Green Ridge home. Sid and Mrs. Donn return from Dyberry. Mrs. Oran Connor shares travel news. A large audience attends Rev John Cass lecture on hunting pi game in the West. Cass delivers a pleasing talk and engages listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Diggs
Jefferson Avenue
John Cas
Philadelphia
Vine Jing Rey
Isaac Lansing
Ave
FB. Krebs
Wilkes-Barre
Ottinger
Tapoure
Mere Krebs
Mra. Oilinger’s
Alves
Fla
Montgomery
Green Ridge Yesterlay
Sid Donn
Dyberry
Oran Connor
Deacon Phort
Dehn
Cass
Coffee Substitute Rain-O Debuts in Stores
A new grain based drink named Rain-O is placed in grocery stores as a coffee replacement. It is gentle on delicate stomachs and costs about the same as coffee per package. Children may drink it with little risk to health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocery
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Globe Warehouse
Vigoreaux Biege
Fire Department News
China
Griffin
Mr. Keller
Select Council
A. W. Suttit
Biddeford
South Scranton
Johann Hoff
KE. A. Bartlett
Albany, N.Y
Academy OF Music
Burounder & Reis
Lessees
H.R. Long
Clilton Aborn
England
Isle OF Champagne
Ladiow
Robert Hall
Robert Dunn
Marion Street
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Park Place
Frei Shoenburg
Schie~nectidy
N.Y
Murthy Marlett
Edith Miller
Grace Moore
Hyde Park
James B. Lesh
Henry Morrin
J. 8
Pritchard
Citizens’ Band of
Providence
Lyceum Theatre
Reis & Burgunder
Marie Wainright
London
Bollcoods
Yeare
The
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Firat
Modjeska
Macbeth
George H. Broadthirat
Gaiety Theater
Gus Hill
Tyes
Inez Mecusker
Bowery Hurlesquerss
Mall
Idealine Mig. CO
Holyoxe
Masa
Towanda
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