Fires and Fraternal Festivities Mark West Scranton Event
Fire companies from Lebanon Bloomingdale Allentown and others entertained guests after a parade at their West Scranton quarters. Members served food music and songs while bands performed and visiting ladies from Allentown joined the festivities. The Niagara s banquet and impressive decor highlighted the gathering with many firemen visiting various quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbias
Franklins
Lebanon
Hloomeburz
Allentown
Columbia Quarters
Perdrick
Thomas and
Myers
Cliver
William Johns
Columbia
Alfred Bute
Edward Butz
Charles Butz
Mire
Harry Eastman
Frank Gramis
Mary Gemert
Wilson
Charles Walt
Allen Fire Company
Continental Mines
Samuel Harris
Grand Central Band of
Allens
Orlock
Unions and Companies Attend Engine House Alarms Demo
Members of the Unions of Lebanon and several companies gathered at the Franklin engine house for alarm response demonstrations by Permanent Men Kime and Lowry. Spectators enjoyed the show as Lowry received a cabbage bouquet and Kime a six foot fish horn, with the Ningcold band playing nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Franklin
Kime
Lowry
Win Lowry
Ningcold Band
Daniels
Beavers
Kims
Prolific First Baptist Ladies Host Supper
The First Baptist Church ladies with A and B surnames hosted a profitable supper at Mrs. A. M. Dershimer’s South Main home last evening from 6 to 9. Hosting committee included Mrs. B. G. Peddoe, Mrs. Charles Bush, Mrs. Bartholomew, Mrs. Arthur Banning, Mrs. Agnes Bisher, Mrs. Ashleman, Mrs. Adkins and Mrs. Alney, with help from Mrs. Charles Penna, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. A. R. Holmes, Mrs. Dershimer and Misses Mabel Dershimer, Eva Phillips, Sarah Phillips, Sadie Bush, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
A. M. Dershimer
South Main Avenue
B. G. Peddoe
Charles Bush
Mra. Bartholomew
Arthur Banning
Agnes Bisher
Mra
Ashleman
Mra. Adkins
Alney
Charles Penna
Davis
A. RK. Holmes
Mra. Dershimer
Mabel Deshimer
Eva Phillips
Sarah Phillips
Sadie Bush
Funeral for Arvilla Cannan Held with Floral Tributes
Large attendance at Arvilla Cannan funeral. Remains laid to Cathedral cemetery for interment. Pall-bearers named Miss Filigabeth Griffiths Loretta Mullen Loretta Hughes and Hate Salmon in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvilla Cannan
Filigabeth Griffiths
Loretta Mullen
Loretta Hughes
Hate Salmon
Miner and local men suffer injuries in Briggs mine incident
Martin Cawley of 20441 Price street was badly squeezed between a cay and a four door frame at Briggs mine on Wednesday afternoon. John Harwood of Price street, a Briggs miner, was overcome by black damp and removed to his home where a physician treated him. John G. Nichoison of Jacksontreet fell from a street car on North Main avenue and sustained a laceration over the left eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Cawley
Price Street
Briggs Mine
John Harwood
Briggs
John G. Nichoison
Jacksontreet
North Main Avenue
Regular Lackawanna council meeting on constitution threats
The Lackawanna council Royal Arcanum held its regular meeting last evening. After the business session a paper on Some Menaces to the United States Constitution was read by C. R. Acker. A discussion followed by Prof Cruttenden Howell Harris Dr W A Paine W H Lauer Prof H L Morgan C Olver and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Council
Royal Arcanum
United States
Reed
C. R. Acker
Cruttenden
Howell Harris
W. A. Paine
W. H Lauer
H. L. Morgan
C. ¥. Olver
Local Society Notes Offer Evening Events and Obituary
Fellows will be metalted this evening and a smoker will follow. Fir companies and bands were quartered at Fairehild's hotel yesterday. Queena Jones died at her Morriecourt home last evening. Walter Evans will host the Webster Literary and Debating society tonight. Washington camp No. 178 POB America held a meeting and discussed a new hall plan. Washburn Street church Bible school executive meeting is tonight. Annie LakeFarewell party before moving to New York. Gala Dancing Club meets in Meare' lial tonight. Funeral for Emily Teague at 10.20 this morning with services at North Garfield and burial at Washburn Street cemetery. Agnes Murray hosted by Miss M J Williams on Locust street Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamokin
Plymouth Firs
Fairehild
Queena Jones
Timothy Jones
Morriecourt
Walter Evans
North Hyde Park Avenue
Webster Literary and Debating Society
Washington Camp
Patriotic Order Bons of America
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Bible School
Annie Lake
North Rebecca Avenue
New York
Meare’ Lial
Emily Teague
North Garfield Avenue
Washburn Street
Agnes Murray
Locust Street
M. J. Williams
Dr. Parry
Royal Academy
London
Local visits and callers travel through multiple cities
Alderman Davies returns from an extended visit to New York Albany Utica Syracuse and other cities Mrs Jones and daughter of Plymouth visit friends here Mrs Culver of Virginia guests of Mr and Mrs M P Daniels of Division Street Rev Benjamin Morgan and wife of New York state visiting relatives in town Miss Mary Edwards of Dodge Avenue entertains Miss Susan Medley of Chatham Pa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Davies
New York
Albany
Utica
Syracuse
Jones
Plymouth
Culver
Virginia
M. P. Daniels
Division Street
Benjamin Morgan
New York State
Mary Edwards
Dodge Avenue
Susan Medley
Chatineey
Funeral of Mrs Mary Keegan at Holy Rosary Church
The funeral for Mrs Mary Keegan was held at Holy Rosary Church with Rev J J OVoole officiating and Mrs J J Lynch singing. Remains later interred at Cathedral cemetery with pallbearers named. Several local notices follow about fines for drunkenness, firemen entertainment, society meetings, and upcoming entertainments and classes.
Capwell and Coleman to Wed in Factoryville Oct 1
Invitations announce the wedding of Ruel W. Capwell of South Main Avenue and Miss Frances Ruth Coleman at the home of her parents in Factoryville on October 1. Officers of Silurian Lodge of Odd Fellows are noted in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruel W. Capwell
South Main Avenue
Frances Ruth Coleman
Factoryville
Oet
Silurian Lodge of
Odd
Tribune Representative Wanted in South Scranton
A notice seeks a Tribune representative in South Scranton. Apply by letter stating qualifications and experience to the address provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
South
Scranton
The
Green Ridge
Jetter
North End Lumber versus O'Donnell verdict awarded
In common pleas court Judge IL M Edwards presided Wednesday and the jury returned a verdict for the North End Lumber Co. against A P O'Donnell for 1640.07. In a separate case Mason Snowden versus Margaret Kennedy, the court awarded 343.50 to Mason Snowden on a mechanic's lien matter with a reserved point. A rule to show cause was secured by Attorney Smith to strike off a contempt proceeding in the Greenwood Coal company matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End Lumber Company
A. P. O'Donnell
IL. M. Edwards
Archbald
Mason & Snowden
Margaret S& Kennedy
Andrew Diskin
Greenwood Coal Onony
Smith
Back from the Klondike Hon A T Connell Returns
Hon A T Connell returns to the city after nearly two years prospecting for gold in the Klondike. Though not very successful in gold, he comes back rugged and richer in experience. Connell warns others to have substantial capital before chasing the Klondike fever. Gus Brenneman of Booth Stranton also went to the Klondike with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.T. Connell
Klondike
Connell
Connel
Gus Brenneman
Booth Stranton
Wedding Held At Home In Pittston
A wedding was held Wednesday evening at the bride’s home with Miss Hattie Dunn as bridesmaid and William Dunn as groomsman. Miss Cora Sheldon played the wedding march. The bride wore broadcloth trimmed in white satin and lace and carried bridal roses. attendants carried carnations. The couple, Mr. and Mrs. Bray, will reside in Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Bray
Pittston
W. G. Simpson
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Hattie Dunn
William Dunn
Cora Sheldon
Deacon Street
Talk on the Philippines by J J Teasdale at Y M C A
An informal talk tonight in the Guernsey building Y M C A rooms by J J Teasdale who recently returned with the Second Oregon volunteers. He will recount battles with the Filipinos and share insights on the country and people with time for questions. All young men invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Young Mens Christian Association
Guernsey
J. J. Teasdale
Oregon Volunteers
Man Arrested for Larceny of Satchel Near Woolworth’s
Joseph Terrall of Spruce Street was arrested yesterday and jailed on a larceny charge brought by Joseph A Van of Philadelphia. Van left his satchel outside Woolworth’s on Wednesday evening and Terrall took it, later being identified by Van in a minor amateur investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Terrall
Spruce Street
Joseph
Philadelphia
Woolworth’s
Terrall
Evan
Meadow Brook Washer Sale Note
Peacoal sold to team at 75 cents a ton. Corner of Cedar Avenue and Gibbons Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teama
Cedar Avenue
Gibbons Street
Grain-O Offers Safer Coffee Substitute For Drinkers
Grain-O promises relief for coffee drinkers by acting as a coffee substitute. It claims to tone the stomach, aid digestion, calm nerves, and improve nourishment while avoiding coffee’s stimulant effects. Available in 15 and 25 cent packages.
Miss Lillian Dunn Weds John F Bray in Evening Ceremony
Miss Lillian A Dunn daughter of Mr and Mrs D B Dunn of 1113 Del Street married John F Bray in a quiet evening ceremony. The couple shared vows in the town’s early spring nuptials with close family in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian A. Dunn
John F. Bray
Mrs. DB
If, Dunn
Del
Deeds Acknowledged In Open Court In Carbondale Scranton
Sheriff Pryor presided as deeds were acknowledged for several parcels. W. E. Kirby paid 1190 for a Carbondale lot tied to Patrick Quinn. D B Replogle paid 400 for a Prnmore lot tied to Wade Finn. J L Crawford paid 250 for a Jer myn lot tied to Hoffecker & Crawford. Luther Keller bought a Jer myn lot tied to Hoffecker & Crawford for 1001. Martin Botta paid 1 for a Scranton lot tied to Mary C and George Bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pryor
W. EK. Kirby
Carbondale
Patrick M. Quinn
D. B. Replogle
Prnmore
Wade M. Finn
Guardian
J. L. Crawford
Jan
Jermyn
Hoffecker & Crawford
Luther Keller
Martin Botta
Scranton
Mary C
George Bid
Two Local Cayuga Street Residents Die in Recent Days
Mrs. Martha Wient of Cayuga Street died this morning after a two week illness from pneumonia. She is survived by son Thomas Hunt. Funeral announcement pending. Mrs. Michael Hunt died yesterday at her grandchildren’s Cayuga Street home with funeral notice to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Wient
Cayuga Street
Yietening
Proeumonia
Bie
Thomias Hunt
Michael Hunt
Police Handling of Big Crowd Praised
The police department with twenty five special officers again did excellent work yesterday keeping streets clear. Lieutenants Zang Williams and Davis oversaw Lackawanna avenue, Spellman on Washington avenue, and Chief Knobling on Wyoming avenue at the reviewing stand. The crowd behaved well, staying inside the curb along the march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zang
Williams
Davis
Lackawanna Avenue
Spellman
Washington Avenue
Knobling
Wyoming Avenue
Meeting of Republican County Candidates
In City Hall last night the Republican county candidates and M. W. Lowry met with Mayor James Moir and supporters to discuss selecting a county chairman and organizing county committees. No definite action was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Moir
M. W
Lowry
Howison to retireafter long Navy career
Washington Det Rear Admiral Henry L Howison was detached from command of the South Atlantic station and paid an official visit to the navy department. He will retire for age next Wednesday and will settle in New York City after a fourth and a half decades of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Det
Henry L. Howison
South Atlantic
Navy Department
Navy
New York
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Arvilla Cannon
Briggs’ Shaft—Royal Areanue
Vornis
Gursie
Niagaras
Plateton
Mook and Ladder Company
Harry May
Columbians
Tanner
Franklin House
Awanta
George W. Jenkins
For & Main Avenue
Reading and
North Scranton
Mary Keegan
Holy Rosary
J. J. Ovoole
J. J. Lynch
Cathedral
P. S. Boland
T. H. Houlighan
Samuel McKean
Patrick Walsh
Daniel Sulivan
Michael Regan
James Galacher
Atrick Connelly
Alderman Myers
Dramatic Club
Niagara Hose Company
Alexander Mackinder
Joe Cratch
Father Whitty
Total
St. Mary's Hall
Ladies' Ald Society
First Welsh Congregational Church
Weat Market Street
Ure
Charles Henwood
Glenwood
Phoebe Smith
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
J. N. Cousins
Thomes Jones
Sarah Jones
Nanticoke
Robert Ruch
General News
Our Cloak and Suit Department
Globe Warehouse
South Scranton
Drapery
Nottingham
Cecckaeseee Vonreweens
Fridby Gale Aiscisccy
Arceneaes
Silesia
Pri- Bavogveiav
Airavisk
Bates’ Seersucker
IW Common Pleas Court
the Klondike
A. T. Connell
County Tail
Meadow Brook
Howison
Infante
Lyceum Theatre
Burgunder & Reis
Lessess
H.R. Long
Lewis
Lorrison
Frederick the Great
America
Notting
Frank Daniels
Victor Herbert
Frederick Rawden
Kirke la Shelle
Academy OF Music
Cameron Clemens Company
A. Q. Scammon’s Co
Matinees
Gavarday
Butterfly Extravaganza Co
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