Owens Silver Wedding Reception in West Scranton
Mr. and Mrs. William B. Owens of Oak Street celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with over one hundred guests. The home was decorated with national colors, evergreens, and lanterns as Holden and Felts presented silver services and other silverware gifts. Attendants included Mrs. Owens’s daughter and several local notables from Taylor and West Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Owens
Oak Street
Owens
Harden
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Holden
Davit W. John
Isaac FB. Felts
Toole
John J. Richards
Carrie Mc Velde
Resele Roeicher
Susie Morris
Sadly Gorton
Mabel Nuber
William Davis
Wish
Taylor and Wert Scranton
Rev
Mra
H. WH
Marrie
Mre
BL Harris
John Hale
W. W. Harris
Joe Mareh
W. H. Fox
Richard H. Jones
John Murray
Edward Walsh
Daniel W. Willams
H. FE. Highfield
Evan Hughes
Fred Linine
Evan Edmunds
John Francis
Tallie Griffitha
Thomas Freenay
Local Residents Named in Community Notices
A list of residents including Floyd Heberling, William Probert, L Speck, W Watkins, Edward Jones, Joseph Reynolds, Helwitt Reese, James Morris, James Francis, David Davis, Thomas Saliaburg, Morgan Harris, Laura Nelbell, Revele Speicher, Carrie DeWilde, Myrtle Perry, Sadie Gordon, Mabel Nuber, Emma Felts, Susie Morris, Ida Hughes, Alda Atkinson, Margaret Reynolds, Lillian Harris, Winifred Harris, Meyers, George DeWilde, Harry Francis, Carl Gunator, William Jamison, George Maresh, Jacob Davis, and others appear in a local notices roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Heberling
William Proberts
Carrie DeWilde
Myrtle Perry
Sadie Gordon
Mabel Nuber
Emma Felts
Susie Morris
Ida Hughes
Alda Atkinson
Margaret Reynolds
Lillian Harris
Winifred Harris
Meyers
George DeWilde
Harry Francis
Carl Gunator
William Jamieson
George Maresh
David Davis
Jacob Davis
William Burkey
Henry Goodwin
Teane WR Felta
Frank Williamne
Will Reynolds
William Gangner
Peter Hart
Stuart Richards
William Davis
Will Robertson
Surplus Candidates Enter Fifteenth Ward Meeting
A ward meeting in Alderman Moses's office drew many candidates for all offices. Dark horses appeared from the crowd complicating caucus planning. Resolutions and motions aimed at a fair process were offered. The gathering adjourned to Monday evening for a definite decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
General Citizens
Select Council
Buckley Remains Arrive From New York for Funeral
The body of James J. Buckley arrived at 9 p.m. on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad and was taken to his mother's home at 41 North Sumner Avenue by undertaker Wymbs. Funeral set for 2 p.m. at St Patrick's Church with interment in Cathedral Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Buckley
New York
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Defeaeed
North
Sumner Avenue
Umidertakey
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Cathedral
Eighth Anniversary Dance at Mears Hall by Ladies Isleh Union
The Ladies Isleh Catholic Benevolent union marked its eighth anniversary in Mears hall with a country dance in grotesque costumes. John Hennegan and Misa Gallagher led the grand march as Lawrence’s musicians provided the music. Refreshments included red lemonade, popcorn, peanuts and daily candy sold at the booth, with a committee including Margaret Kellett Gallagher, Margaret Cusick, Mamie Reilly, Lilesle Thurst, Filla Cavanauldi, Emma Frantz, Nellie Cartin, Mame Quaughan, Margaret McCrea and Mrs Laura Moran directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Isleh Catholic Benevolent Union
Mears’ Hall
John Hennegan
Misa RB. Gallagher
Lawrence
Margaret Kellett
Br, Gallagher
Margaret Cusick
Mamie Reilly
Lilesle Thurst
Filla Cavanauldi
Emma Frantz
Nellie Cartin
Mame Quaughan
Margaret McCrea
Laura Moran
Edward Nicholl and Jane Shaw Wed at Bride’s Home
Edward J Nicholl of 217 Everett Avenue and Miss Jane Shaw of 1722 Price Street married last evening at the bride’s mother Mrs Margaret Shaw home. Rev Fr J McHenry rector of St David's Episcopal church performed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Nicholl
Everett Avenue
Jane Shaw
Price Street
Margaret Shaw
J. McHenry
St. David's Episcopal Church
Globe Warehouse Handkerchief Sale Opens Friday
Our Grand Annual Handkerchief Sale begins Friday December 1 and runs ten days. The Globe Warehouse, long known for dry goods, promotes deep money savings and urges shoppers to seize bargains in the anticipated event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Warehouse
Handkerchief Sale Boosts Quality Value
A listing of discounted handkerchiefs from 2c to 40 per cent above normal price over the next ten days. Various qualities include 2c items, 2 for 25c, 3c to 6.00 priced sets, and plain linen options. Also offers finer and larger options at 3 for 25c and 2 for 15c, with several standout low prices noted.
Hemstitched Linen Handkerchiefs at Remarkable Prices
A retailer advertises a line of hemstitched linen handkerchiefs. Items include handkerchiefs worth 8c each at 2 for 24c and others from 5c to 7.50 each, promising a wide range and notable value for buyers.
Fancy Embroidered and Lace Trimmed Handkerchiefs for Sale
All Linen hem-stitched with fancy hand-sewn initial offered at 25e each. In a pretty box 160. Fancy embroidered lace trimmed handkerchiefs described as very pretty priced 4 for 25¢.
Handkerchief Balance Story Spreads Across Store Prices
A store inventory feature notes over one hundred finds and prices to tell about, urging to learn the balance of the handkerchief story at the store.
Marriage of Miss Emma Nicholl and Groom
The wedding featured Miss Emma Nicholl and the groom with sister as maid of honor and Walter Jones as groomsman. Walter Shaw gave away the bride, with Ruth Shaw as flower girl and Margaret Thomas directing the wedding march. A quartet performed and the couple plan to begin housekeeping at Garfield Avenue and Price Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Nicholl
Walter Jones
Charlie Shaw
Ruth Shaw
Margaret Thomas
Thomas Jones
Charles Shaw
Margaret Phillips
H. Reilly
West Scranton churches host charity day with school aid
In West Scranton the community gathers for a day of charitable giving. The Simpson Methodist Episcopal Home Missionary society collects provisions and money for the poor as churches and schools participate. Pupils from No 19 school bring goods and note neighbors in need. Evening events at Simpson church accompany services across Plymouth Congregational Washburn Street Presbyterian and First Welsh Congregational churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Scranton
Home Missionary Society
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
No. 19
Plymouth Congregational
Washburn Street Presbyterian
First Welsh Congregational
Marriages of Fendick Williams and Williame Wilkes
Joseph Fendick of Olyphant and Nellie Selina Williams of Peckville wed at Simpson Methodist parsonage yesterday at 4 pm, Rev J Sweet officiating. James Williams and Emma Fendick attended. Octavius William e of Carbondale and Johanna Wilkes of Washburn Street wed at Hampton Street Methodist church Tuesday at 6 pm, Rev James Benninger officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Fendick
Olyphant
Nellie Selina Williams
Peckville
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
J. Sweet
James Williams
Emma Fendick
Octavius Williame
Carbondale
Johanna Wilkes
Washburn Street
Hampton Street Methodist Church
James Benninger
A Wise Dog Bosses Family in City Banter
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip notes a dog that ignores a human, implying the animal acts as the true master in a family dynamic. The joke reflects household power dynamics and canine confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ladies' Sodality Serves Turkey Supper at St Marys
At St Marys hall the Ladies Sodality of St Johns parish held a turkey supper with red white and blue decorations. Kell's orchestra provided music as crowds filled the hall and more servings were planned for tonight to fund the new convent rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Hall
Ladies’ Sodality
St. John's Parish
Kell
Church groups host varied events in local halls
Cedar Avenue Methodist will serve a turkey dinner in church parlors 12 to 5 this afternoon. St Mary's German Catholic plans a turkey supper 4 to 10 this evening at St Mary's hall. Hickory Street Presbyterian Youth hosts a church social tonight with programme and refreshments. Catholic Ladies benefit group holds annual banquet in Pharmacy hall. Ringold band performs at Athletic hall this afternoon and evening. Welcome Dancing class holds a social at Stover's hall with music by Relfe orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
St. Mary's
Ladies’ Catholic Benefit Association
Pharmacy Hall
Athletic Hall
Ringold Band
Stover's Hall
Relfe Orchestra
Entertainment and social events in Scranton and local notices
The Scranton Tourist club held a successful entertainment at St John’s hall with strong attendance and applause followed by a dance. The Sunset Pageball club staged a well patronized ball at Workingmen’s hall. Teachers of No 7 school deposited weekly totals totaling 5 41 led by Elizabeth Gaughan and Kate O Malley. The funeral of John Shafer was held from 719 Prospect avenue with interment in Minecks cemetery. Michael Sehalion faced a near miss at the south mill when he fell from a moving locomotive but landed safely beside the track. Pt Kane returned home in Baltimore after a stay with his mother on Cedar avenue. Miss Mary Holleran of Cedar avenue visiting friends in Brooklyn. Coal price: 1 25 per ton delivered to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders to C Ni Sharkey, 1944 Cedar avenue, phone 6683.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
St. John’s Hall
Tribune
Sunset
Workingmen's
Elixabeth Joyce
Kate G. O'Malley
John Shafer
Prospect Avenue
Minecks
Michael Sehalion
Pt. Kane
Beltimore
Mrs. Kane
Cedar Avenue
Mary Holleran
Brooklyn
North Scranton Local Events and Death Notices
Community notices list charity balls at St Mary s hall and at O Malley s hall for Langan and McDonough. church dinners today at Court Street Methodist and North Main Avenue Baptist. Epworth League entertainment at Providence Methodist. funeral of Mrs John Leon on Wood Street with Catholic cemetery interment. visits by Misses Melowan Gewsan Boland to Archbald. birth of a child to Mr and Mrs P Neary. Prof and Mrs J Hayden Cousins mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
North End
Hell & Apcal
O'Malley
P. Neary
Black Street
J. Hayden
Doctor Corser Gaining Repute in Local Area
Dr J Fr Corser of 1103 North Matin Avenue is seen with horse and carriage and is increasingly recognized as one of the best physicians in the Peckville region. He plans to visit relatives on Green Street today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Street
Peckville
J. Fr. Corser
North
Matin Avenue
M Horce
Green Ridge Church Services and Market Notes
This morning at 10 30 the Church of the Good Shepherd will hold services with sermon by the rector and Holy Communion. Evening services feature talks by Rev Rog ers Israel and Rev E J Mc Henry for the Brotherhood of St Andrew. Green Ridge market lists cider and produce sales and notes fine weather for travel on Green Ridge Sanderson avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Good Shepherd
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Rogers Israel
Ft. Luke's Church
E. J. McHenry
David's
Green Bridge Market
Carr
Green Ridge
Orfield Coleman
Dickson Avenue
Wayne County
Bar le Duc
Green Ridge Market
J. J. Lansing
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Blue Point
Sanderson Avenue
Market Street
Thanksgiving Service At St Marks Morbed
Thanksgiving service held at St Mark's this morning at 9 o'clock with Holy Communion and a sermon. Proceeds to support St Luke's hospital. Evening 6 to 9 o'clock a Thanksgiving supper served by St Mark's Woman's Guild in the Guild hall. Tickets 25 cents at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's
St. Luke's Hospital
St. Mark's Woman's Guild
Obituary notices for McKinney Wolf Phillips Larkin families
Mrs Mary McKinney died at the Hotel Nash Adams avenue after a two week illness. Born June 6 1918 in Philipshire New Jersey she came here fifty four years ago. Funeral to be at 2 0 oclock from Platt Place residence conducted by Rev James McTroud. Also notices John Wolf Tessie Lewis Henry F Phillips Anna Larkin and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McKinney
Nash
Adams Avenue
Phillipshire
N. J
James McKinney
Miret
Huntington
Margret Thenshaw
Newarts
N. C
W. McFinney
Platt Place
Jame McTrood
D. J
Hontee
Tranmere
Henry F. Phillips
Wardburn Street
Derenned
Anna Larkin
James Larkin
River Street
Arrest of Perkowiski on bigamy charge in Freeland
Rosalie Perkowiski swore out a warrant for her husband Alexander on bigamy. The couple had two children, a baby among them, after Perkowiski left wife two for wife one. Alderman Howe scheduled a hearing after Constable Mallock sent word of the arrest in Freeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotalie Perkowiski
Howe
Alexander
Perkowilski
Pricebure
Prussia
Rowalle
Rosalie
Alderman Howe
John Mallock
Freeland
Perkowiski
Scranton Bicycle Club Entertainment Tonight
The Scranton Bicycle Club presents the second in a series of entertainments at the club house on Washington Avenue Tonight. Alton Mackard cartoonist and lecturer appears with Tom Beynon tenor and Bauer's orchestra. The program includes Cyrano de Bergerac selections, Kiama solo, Medley A Merry Go Round, The Faller's Grave, Humorosity and Picturesqueness, and From the Amer march. A social with Bauer's orchestra follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Bicycle Club
Washington Avenue
Alton Mackard
Tom Beynon
Bauer
Tavera Orchestra
Kiama
Eccer Ees Oe
Adais
Ball of the Pressmen Unions Holds Big Snover’s Hall Dance
The first annual ball of the Feeders Helpers and Job Pressmen union drew about seventy five couples at Snover's hall on Penn avenue. William T. PurDell chaired ceremonies with John J. Dowson as assistant MC and A J Langan as dance conductor. Floor and deception committees listed with members include Thomas Cunningham, Marty Koch, Philip Fischer, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snover’s Hall
Penn Avenue
Arthur Lane
William Woeber
M. J. Swift
Jacob Kiser
Arlington Leonard
Old Folks Concert at Penn Avenue Baptist Choir
The Penn Avenue Baptist choir presents an evening of choral music and period costumes with songs from ye olde times and patriotic numbers by Haydn Evans. Philadelphia reader Miss Imogene Chandler will recite. Admission is twenty five cents with proceeds to the choir musical fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
Imogene Chandler
Philadelphia
Carde
Mine Fire Under Control at Kehley Tun Colliery
Officials at the Kehley Tun colliery Shenandoah say the mine fire is under control and water streamed into the burning coal chute in the gangway should extinguish the blaze by tonight as of November in Pottsville PA reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potteville
Kehley Tun
Shenandoah
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Mrs
Nicholl Shaw
Meare’ Hall
Fifteenth Ward
James Buckley
Awanta
George W. Jenkins
Tor & Malin
Averus
Buckley
Nicholl-Shaw
H. S
Ifven
Thomas Morgan
Wikes-Barre
Annie Davis
Twelfth Street
Chief Walker
Columbia Hare Company
Jenkins’ Drug Store
Mary
John Jones
Madeline McGarry
Honesdale
J. B. Sweet
Edward Davis
North Sromley Avenue
Justin Fuller
D. BD
Hoxton
Mass
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Grant
Roberts
Prine
Mopkins
Davi Johnson
South Main Avenue
Crain
Vialet Grocer
Great Diamond
Lackawanna Avenue
Wyoming Avenue
The
Diamond Land and Improvement Co
Albright Avenue
Spruce Street
T. Connell
General Land Agt
South Scranson
Ladies’ Sodality of
St. John’s Church
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
C. Ni. Sharkey
Cedar Ave
North Scranton
Creen Ridge
Dunmore
John ©. Wolf
Tessie Lewis
North Motasventia
Putnam Street
Pricht
Wolf
Jaret May
T. D. Lewis
Dunmore Cemetery
Alexander Perkowiski
Bike Club Entertainment
Cyrano de Bergerac
Herbert
Beyer
Alton Packard
Mareh
Prom the Amer
Herbert Raver
Ball OF
Snover's Hall
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Cextro
Joseph Murphy
Kerry Gow
Shaun Rhue
Goc
Dee
New Sea
Ives
Veromo H. KE Adil
New England
Archie Boyd
Seth Hugenns
J. Wesley Rosenquest
N. ¥. Herald
Academy OF Music
Burgunder & Peril
Lessees
H.R. Long
America
Edna
Cecil
Bpecia
Thomas E. Shea
Matinees
Phil
Sheridan's City Sports
Horner
Toe County Times
Bom
R. J. Horner & Co
Eden Mueve
Chicheater
Rogliak
Fenéerd
Boy
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