West Scranton Mass Meeting and Torchlight Parade
A West Side Republican club meeting reviewed the mass meeting and parade planned for next Thursday evening in Mears hall. The Union League and Rough Riders squads will join, with national speakers expected. Robert Morris Lodge rooms reopen with a social and smoker. McNallys committed to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Club
Robert Morris Lodge
McNallys
West Side Republican Club
Thelinning
Mears’ Hall
Union League of the
Central City
Rough Riders
Robert Morris lodge reopens quarters after renovation
The Robert Morris lodge celebrated the reopening of its renovated quarters with a social session and smoker. E B Robathan reported on the Poultney Vermont convention at the business meeting, one member was initiated, and Co. By Daniels led the session. An orchestra played and Hecht refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Morris Lodge
E. B. Robathan
Poultney
Daniels
Hecht
Joint committee to plan quarterly convention at St David's hall
The joint committee of St. Leo's St. Paul's and Father Mathew societies met in St. Leo's rooms last evening to arrange the quarterly convention to be held in St. David's hall on Sunday Oct 14 with J H Devine as chairman Rev J J Curran attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Leo's
St. Paul's
Father Mathew
St. Leo's Rooms
St. David’s Hall
J. H. Devine
J. J. Curran
Temperance convention to convene with address and paper
Wilkes Barre resident will deliver an address and Mina Barrett of Carbondale will read a temperance paper. Second district societies plan to forward constitutional committee work between quarterly and annual conventions. The convention opens promptly at o clock with a four hour program. John McLain serves refreshments at 6. A social session follows and the board of government meets in St Leo's room beforehand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Mina Barrett
Carbondale
Constitutional Committee
John McLain
Board of Government
St. Leo's
Mc Nallys Disposed In Police Court Contempt
Alderman John sent the Mc Nally family to county jail after police court session. Bridget Maddocks sister received thirty days in default of a ten dollar fine for disorderly conduct. Patrick McNally faced default bail of four hundred dollars on assault battery and threats. John and Martin McNally jailed twenty days each in default of one dollar fines for drunkenness and interfering with an officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
McNallys
Bridget Maddocks
Patrick McNally
Martin McNally
Democrats Hold Two Mass Meetings in Bellevue and Luzerne Streets
Democrats of the Sixth ward gathered in St. Peter's hall Bellevue for a meeting, and a larger mass meeting followed at Flanagan's hall on Luzerne street. Several local candidates spoke to sizable crowds at both venues. The Democratic club of the Fourth and Fifth wards plans an evening gathering at Cawley's barber shop Jackson street 1818.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Ward
St. Peter's Hall
Bellevue
Flanagan's Hall
Luzerne Street
Democratic Club
Cawley
Jackson Street
Jimmy Dean Returns Home After Notable Season
Emmet street star Jimmy Dean arrived home following a strong season on the ball field playing second base in the Atlantic and New York State leagues. Four clubs have bid for his services next season, including Toronto and two American league clubs. Dean began with the Harmonies and YMCA teams in the city and spent three seasons with Hamilton in the International league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy" Dean
Emmet Street
New York State
Toronto
Dean
Young Men's Christian Association
Hamilton
Surprise party honors Miss Maud Shrump
A Wednesday evening surprise party for Maud Shrump featured refreshments by Kittie Barrett and Belle Fletcher, with games and a Pleasant time. Attendees included Lizzie Daubenhauser, Gretchen Williams, Jennie Hughes, Viola Murphy, Belle Barrett, Mary Joyce, and several men such as John Reynolds, James Rush, Will Welsh, and Otto Kizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Shrump
Kittie Barrett
Belle Fletcher
Lizzie Daubenhauser
Gretchen Williams
Jennie Hughes
Viola Murphy
Belle Barrett
Mary Joyce
Messrs
John Reynolds
John Shulte
James Rush
Firman Kellar
Will Welsh
Frank Keller
Otto Kizer
Elias Jones
Fred Gibbons
Harry Williams
Glove Styles Featured As Scranton Shops Highlight Range
Retailers in Scranton showcase a wide selection of gloves with endless shades and makes. Two clasp styles remain in demand and dress kid gloves are well represented. Evening gloves are unmatched within a wide radius, underscoring local stock leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Glove Fashions Display Draws Visitors All Day
A department showroom hosts a show day reception for glove fashions. Visitors arriving to view the display are welcomed warmly and encouraged to explore the collection throughout the day.
Dinner in Honor of Mrs Wagner by Mr and Mrs Wolfe
Mr and Mrs M J Wolfe hosted a dinner at 123 North Sumner Avenue last evening in honor of their guest Mrs Wagner of Ohin. Guests included Mr and Mrs Clarence Eshleman Mrs Reuben Young Mr and Mrs David Davis Mr and Mrs T B Price and Wolfe's daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Wolfe
North
Sumner Avenue
Wagner
Ohin
Clarence Eshleman
Reuben Young
Mra
David Davis
T. B. Price
Wolfe
Funeral services for Mrs. Rachael P Williams
Trev E R Lewis and Rey D C Phil lips officiated at the funeral held yesterday afternoon at the Thirteenth Street residence. Interment was in Washburn Street cemetery with pallbearers Howell Reese John H Thomas David B Evans Morgan Jenkins Ryan Jer vis and John Redman named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trev
E. R. Lewis
Rey. D. C. Phillips
Rachael P. Williams
Thirteenth Street
Washburn Street
Howell Reese
John H. Thomas
David B. Evans
Morgan Jenkins
Ryan Jervis
John Redman
David Evans
Simpson Methodist H Episcopal Church
Local News Briefs Spotlight Near Miss And Social News
Kate Johnson narrowly escaped a street car after falling from her bicycle on Lafayette street. Several residents and visitors are noted, including weddings planned at St. Patrick's on Oct 17 and trips to Boston and England. A funeral for an infant ashes was held at Washburn cemetery. The Heptasophs and Ladies’ I.C.B.U groups held events, while the United Mine Workers prepare a meeting at Jones hall on Jackson street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate
Frank J. Johnson
Lafayette Street
E. ¥. Ehrhardt
North Sumner Avenue
Mifflinsburg
Jeremiah Hayes
Elmira
Anna Nealis
Ninth Street
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
John
Plymouth
Albert Lewis
Columbia Hose Company
Franklin
Robert Evans
Hampton Street
Leyshon Evans
William Butts
Sloan Avenue
England
Ella Algrean
Dover
N. J
Miss Beavers
North Rebeca Avenue
Dewi Sant Lodge
Evan L. Evans
Thirteenth Street
Butcher Sterling
South Main Avenue
Glee Club
John T. Watkins
Ladies
I. Cc
B. U
Family returns home from lake vacation
W. M. Finn and family have returned to their Providence road home after a summer at Crystal Lake. Olin Lyman, son of Rev. G. C. Lyman of Park Place Methodist Church, has returned home from time in the South. A regulation size Brunswick pool table is for sale by J. B. Pritchard on Park Court Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Finn
Providence Road
Crystal Lake
Olin Lyman
G. C. Lyman
Park Place Methodist Episcopal Church
Local notes and upcoming meetings in Green Ridge area
Harry Fruthy returns from Factoryville visiting friends. Junior Christian Endeavor Society of Green Ridge Presbyterian to resume meetings next Sabbath. Monroe Whitney injured in football with a fracture to the right leg. Installation of Green Ridge lodge Odd Fellows officers set for Thursday Oct 1 at Masonic hall Dickson Avenue Rose Lawn. Cashier W. L. Peck plans an artificial pond to enhance his home walls of belek to be deeper and the tank twenty five feet square with Waterlily added to Veeck's bowers collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Fruthy
Delaware Street
Factoryville
Junior Christian Endeavor Society
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Monroe Whitney
Woodlawn Park
Oitleers
Green Ridge Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
Matonic Hall
Dickson Avenue
Rose Lawn
Cashier W
Peck
Veeck
Obituary of David Davis of Old Forge
David Davis an old and respected resident of Old Forge died at his home on Mary street Saturday afternoon. He had been in good health until recently when a deadly illness appeared. He is survived by a wife and grown children William Gwyn Isaac and Dave of this place and Richard of Pittsburg Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Davis
Old Forge
Mary Street
William Gwyn
Isaac
Dave
Richard
Pittyburg
Sewer Cave-In Delays Locust Street Work in South Scranton
A cave-in on Locust Street below Cedar Avenue filled the trench with water, broke a gas main and a water main, and allowed gas to escape for hours. The incident, caused by an underground spring in sandy soil, delays sewer work several days while sides are strengthened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locust Street
Cedar Avenue
Beech Street
Funeral of Mrs Catherine Hein On Moltke Avenue
The funeral for Mrs Catherine Hein of Moltke avenue was held yesterday afternoon at 2 from her home. Rev F T Ballhorn of St Pauls Church Prospect avenue led the services and spoke of the deceased life. Interment followed at Minooka with pallbearers J F Mendler August Krause John T Goodrich and 8 S T Kuhn. M Hessinger conducted the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Hein
Moltke Avenue
F. T. Ballhorn
St. Paul's Church
Prospect Avenue
Minooka
J. F. Mendler
August Krause
John T. Goodrich
T. Kuhn
M. Hessinger
Coal-Picking Contest Delights Carr Patch Crowd
Four young men from South Scranton competed in a roaming coal-picking contest on Carr's patch dump. James Barrett won with twenty bags after timing and weighing, receiving a watch donated by Joseph Ruane, while James Daly served as referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr
James Reed
Joseph Ruane
Martin McHale
James Barrett
South Scranton
James Daly
Vitrified paving starts on Cedar Avenue from Willow to Burgess corner
The Scranton Vitrified Brick and Tile Manufacturing company begins work today on Cedar avenue using the awarded contract. After completion the avenue will be paved from the Cedar avenue bridge to Birch street, four blocks long, with one block asphalt and ten cobblestones in the remainder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Avenue
Willow Street
Burgess’ Corner
Scranton
Cedar Avenue Bridge
Birch Street
Community Happenings In Scranton Area
Residents along Pittston avenue repair sidewalks and gutters with new walk from Lotust street to Brook street. German Presbyterian church trustees arrange a cemetery side sidewalk. Anilew Dancing class plans first annual masquerade at Germania hall Cedar avenue October 1 with prizes for best costume. Lackawanna German Benefit society marks fiftieth anniversary October 23. Scranton Saengerrunde to stage choral entertainment October 30 at Athletic hall. Scranton Athletic club exhibition scheduled October 14 in Athletic hall followed by reception and dance. Drum corps Camp No 430 to hold October 22 entertainment and ball in Athletic hall. Cedar Avenue Methodist Ladies' Aid to host Thanksgiving turkey dinner. Loyalty club of South Scranton YWCA to meet tonight on urgent business. R M Coss of Pear street recovering from foot injury at Cliff works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston Avenue
Lotust Street
Brook Street
German Presbyterian Church
Germania Hall
Cedar Avenue
Lackawanna German Benefit Society
Athletic Hall
Alder Street
Scranton Saengerrunde
Scranton Athletic Club
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Ladies’ Aid Society
Cedar Avenue Methodist Church
Loyalty Club of
South Scranton Young Women's
Personal Jottings With Local Movements In Scranton
Charles Kuestner Philip Robinson John The muth George Okell and Frank Danning spend days fishing at Lake Henry Mra Greenwold Breck Street returns from Solomon Germany My and Mra Anton Frank and family relocate back to South Scranton Miss Anna Jenny Tours Saul Cedar avenue visit Elmhurst Walter Walker Peckville visits Rev and Mra Doty Cherry street Mee J B Johnson Cedar avenue longtime resident plans move to Philadelphia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kuestner
Philip Robinson
John Themuth
George Okell
Frank Danning
Lake Henry
Mra. M. Greenwold
Breck Street
Solomon
Germany
Mra
Anton Frank
South Scranton
Anna Jenny
Tours Saul
Cedar Avenue
Elmhurst
Walter Walker
Peckville
Doty
Cherry Street
Mee
J. 8
Johnson
Philadelphia
Memorial Baptist Church Sunday School Officers Named
The Sunday school of Memorial Baptist church in North Scranton elected officers for six months. George Davis is superintendent and also chorister, Daniel Evans assistant superintendent, Miss Tydfil Reese secretary, John Hughes treasurer, and executive committee members are Thomas Stichards and Samuel Howells. Miss Margaret Twining is organist. Young People's Society also elected officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Memorial Baptist Church
George Davis
Daniel Evans
Tydfil Reese
John Hughes
Thomas Stichards
Samuel Howells
Margaret Twin Ing
Young People's Society of the Church
Providence church society hosts reception at Cure home
Recital of community notes includes marriage of Miss Wilzabeth Jackson to James Henderson in Binghamton and return to bride’s home. Visitors from Montclair, Wilkes-Barre, Scott, and Honesdale are listed with social calls and travels. A Foreign Missionary meeting at Providence Presbyterian House, death of D N Weiss, and a Bertha Willis birthday party with games and refreshments are noted along with local social figures and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Williams
Marth Powells
D. A. Gravel
Lewis Jones
Magele Twining
Alfred Williams
G. A. Cure
Ladies’ Aid Society
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
8. W. Moses
Wilkes-Barre
Ellab Vale
Scott
O. D. Myers
Church Avenue
T. A. Sharpless
West Market Street
Binghamton
Jessie Keifer
Summit Avenue
Honesdale
G. W. Davis
Carbondale
Charles Shook
Edna Avenue
Foreign Missionary Society
Providence Presbyterian Church
George BE
D. N. Weiss
Norristown
N. J
North Scranton
Frank Welsh
Bertha Willis
Blair Avenue
A. N. Jenkins
Miss Seward
Mary Keverton
Harriet Vail
Jessie Featenby
Bertha Lorgane Preston
Bessie Reel
Sadie Much
Mame
Lillian Seward
Reba Jenkins
Messrs
Rossman Vail
Harry Hirst
W. H. Stanton
A. L. Davis
George H. Winans
EB. N. Hard
Ae Masters Leon
Wyles Jen
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Dufour
Jimmy” Dean
Iain
Globe Warehouse
George Shrump
Alfred Willlame
John Martin
Minookea
St. Joseph's Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society
Malin Street
Hazleton
Peter McCahill
Gilmore Avenue
Bridget Gaughan
Stafford Street
Gaughan
MecCahill
Temperance Society
Mamie Conner
Plains, Pa
B., Higgins
Main Street
Joseph Walsh
Hagleton
Park Place
Green Ridge
South
Jonas Long
Hitchner
Fairbanks
Batley
Amei
Valenciennes
Point de Paris
Ranean
Fivleleielecalai Aieservice
Manhattan
Spruce Street
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