Fire alarm reports blaze at 490 Roberts Court
The 9:10 pm box 43 alarm traced to an outside kitchen at Edwin Devis residence 490 Roberts Court. Fire damaged the Davis side of a double dwelling, with the Evans family occupying the other side. Neighbors spotted the flames and the Davis home suffered heavy damage though no insurance coverage is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bromley Avenue
Swetland Street
Edwin Devis
Roberts Court
Davis
Evan W. Evans
Mrs Kate Lack and James Hawking Wed in Quiet Ceremony
Mrs Kate Lack daughter of Mr and Mrs George Fairchild of Fairchilds hotel was married to James Hawking of New York City yesterday afternoon at Providence Presbyterian Church parsonage on North Main Avenue The couple left for New York City and will live in Elizabeth New Jersey Mrs Hawking is well known in the city and Mr Hawking works as a commercial traveller for a large New York concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Clark
William Walsh
Kate Lack
George Fairchild
Fairchild’s
James Hawkins
New York City
Providence Presbyterian Church
Mls North Majin Avennue
G. O. Guild
Ate
Ate and Mrs. Hawking
Elizabeth
N. J
Christening of Baby Harry Mott Buse Jr at Bass Home
At 205 North Bromley avenue yesterday afternoon the seven month old son of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Bass was christened Harry Mott Buse Jr. Rev. J. B. Sweet officiated with Rev. Richard Hiorns assisting. A five o'clock tea followed. Guests included Rev. and Mrs. Sweet, Mr. and Mrs. Hagen, Mr. and Mrs. Lull, Mr. and Mrs. Peck, Mr. and Mrs. Carson, Mr. and Mrs. Patt, Miss Amanda Twining, Miss Laura Cooke, Rev. Hiorns, and Alfred Twining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Bass
North Bromley Avenue
Harry Mott Buse
J. B. Sweet
Simpson Church
Richard Hiorns
William Hagen
Charles W. Lull
John B. Peck
George Carson
Josiah Patt
Amanda Twining
Laura T. Cooke
Alfred Twining
Miss Annie Giblin Weds P. M. Barfey at St Patrick’s
Miss Annie Giblin of Eynon street married P. M. Barfey of South Washington avenue yesterday at St. Patrick's church. Rev. J. B Whelan officiated in the ceremony witnessed by many friends. she wore plum colored traveling attire for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Giblin
Eynon Street
P. M. Barfey
Washington Avenue
J. B Whelan
St. Patrick's Church
Local Pastor B J Morgan Ordained in Circleville
The Rev. William E. Morgan of Coast Side attended the ordination of his son Rev. B J Morgan B A in Circleville Orange County New York. Hud son Presbytery adjourned October 8th for the service with sermons by Rev Thomas BE Thomas and charges by Rev Beattie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Morgan
Coast Side
Circleville
Orange County
N. Y
B. J. Morgan
B. A
Hudson
Local residents host guests during parade day visit
Repert EK Williams of McAdoo visits parents on Chestnut Street while James Roberts hosts Enoch Lewis from Johns town. Mrs VanViiet entertains Mrs Fitzpatrick from California and Katharine Griffiths from Jones grocery in Wilkes Barre. Mr and Mrs Thomas Thomas entertain Lillian Davies of Plymouth and Nellie Caffrey of Ashley. Hummel of Reading leads Schuylkill Fire Co parade duties and is True Americans district president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repert EK. Willams
McAdoo
Ebeneger Willams
Chestnut Street
James Roberts
South Main Street
Enoch Lewis
Johnstown
FL L. Decker
Evanscourt
Bald Mount
van Viiet
Washburn Street
Mre. Fitzpatrick
California
Katharine Griffiths
Jones
Wilkes-Barre
Thomas Thomas
Luzerne Street
Lillian Davies
Plymouth
Nellie Caffrey
Ashley
Randolph Jones
Jackson Street
KE. BE. Hummel
Reading
Hummel
Schuylkill
True Americans
J. W. Anderson
Mauch Chunk
Harry Ferber
Rock Street
W. Th. Reese
Thirteenth Street
Kimer Bollock
Chicago
Literary Circle opens 1897-8 season with debate on self respect
The Literary Circle of St. Brendan's Council No. 48 began its 1897-8 season under encouraging circumstances. A well chosen programme featured a debate on whether self respect is essential to success with John Fleming as judge. William Sheran, William Larkin, and Frank Mellon led the affirmative, while the negatives were led by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Brendan'souncil
Young Men's Institute
John Fleming
Wiliam Sheran
William Larkin
Frank MelLain
Globe Warehouse foresees limited window for price stability
The Globe Warehouse notes a general trend toward rising prices and asserts no current stock will delay a rise, indicating that sustaining present values is unlikely beyond a short period.
Silk Buyers Offered Special Inducement Opportunity
In this note the seller explains their usual policy of offering patrons a good thing when available and taking chances for the future. They announce that certain lots will be sold on the same terms as purchase and advise readers to seize the chance.
Bargain Silk Lot Offers Exceptional Values
Catalog of silk fabrics offered at deep sale prices including Figured Taffetas in varied colors, changeable figures, Brocade Taffetas, Black Swiss Grain Brocade, Black Satin Duchess, and 42 inch Black Brocade. Items advertised as new or close to stock, with substantial markdowns from regular values.
West Side Directory Listings Preview
Mrs Fenton clairvoyant and prenologist at 412 North Main Avenue advertises services. Second hand furniture shop features cash for goods with stock shown. J C King operates a furniture store at 700 West Lack-a-wanna Avenue, inviting calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Fenton
North Main Avenue
J. C. King
West Lack
Wanna Avenue
Funeral services for Mrs Atin Davies held at West Market
The funeral for Mrs. Atin Davies was held yesterday at 10 AM from Airs Anna Owens home on West Market Street with Rev. W. P. Davis conducting brief rites. Interment followed at Washburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atin Davies
Airs
Anna Owens
West Market Street
W. PF. Davis
Warne Avenue Baptist Church
Washburn Street
Joseph Gusdewisk
Delaware
Hindeon Reilroad
Deacon Street
Jones
D. DP
Jones & Son
North Main Avenue
Park Place
F. H. Cooper and Son
Winton
Robert Proudlock
Berwick
Andrew Smith
Throop Street
Forest City
Hattie Sharpless
Port Jervis
N. J
Kate HI
School Street
Luxerne
Daniel Jenkins
Oak Street
Wilkes-Barre
J. BR. Peck
Von
Troy
N. Y
William Jones
Christian
Jay Sherman
Thomas W
John
Charles Jenkins
Water Company
Sherman
Young Jenkins
Forest Band Plans Annual Ball at St Johns Hall
South Scranton notices a Forest band annual ball set for Oct 25 in St. Johns hall. Mr and Mrs John Blatter of Maple street return from Lake Underwood. Spruks family from Pittaton avenue visit Kulera Burg. Misses Ryan host guests for Miss Veresa Ford of Pilleion. Neptune Engine prepares to entertain Good Will Hose of Allentown at Germania ball. Fire at Connell Co Meadow Brook store caused by a basement discovery. no firemen needed. Amelia Gullendorn dies at 6 months in 900 Brafford avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Band
St. John's Hall
John Blatter
Maple Street
Lake Underwood
Spruks
Pittaton Avenue
Thomas Spruks
Prospect Avenue
Kuleraburg
Ryan
Blane Avenue
Veresa Ford
Pilleion
Neptune Engine Company
Good Will Hose Company
Allentown
Neptune's
Germania
Connell & Co
Meadow Brook
Joseph Roberts
Amelia
Adam Gullendorn
Brafford Avenue
Pleasant surprise party for Miss Tillieick at home
A large group of young friends hosted Miss Tillieick at her parents’ home on Mii] atroot Wednesday evening. Dancing games and refreshments followed with many named attendees and musical interludes by Teddie Jones and Westley Finck. A separate small gathering at JF Fritz’s on Blakely street featured Miss Heulah Ives and others with games music and 9 o clock refreshments. Council orders and Knights of Malta group meetings are announced for upcoming dates at Green Ridge and Blakely street venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillieick
Mii
Miseca Lori Mrady
Grace Bupp
Mertle Foster
Annie Hamemers
Trean Cook
Mable Blinkins
Leta Stearns
Annie Hramming
Ideale Mrady
Bima Spencer
Annie Sterring
May Jenkins
Ligsie Besucker
Cresta Hoearily
Katie McLane
Florence Price
Lula Watrous
Lena Eidrell
Martha Stearins
Bertie Maties
Jennie Deavore
Louise Price
Tillie Meir
Cara Collins
Tresea Austie
Annie van Birger
Annie Hittles
Phoebe Enelet
Kite Nolin
Minnie Basco
Carries White
Jatine Fick
John Davis
Friend Stone
Ike Butler
Henry Sipp
John Jackaway
Harry Swarth
Elmer Davis
William Fick
John McDonnell
Rudy Jones
Louis Mears
Mrs. Pick
Teddie Jones
Westley Finck
JF. G. Fritz
Blakely Street
Hortenge Collins
Mildred Swarth
Blanch Oakley
Leanore Rexford
Harry Ripley
John Powell
Duryea
John Harper
Wamore Council
Tensted
American Mechanics
Monies Counett
Green Ridge
St. Stephen
Miner Injured at Taylor Mines In Second Incident
William Fitzhenry, a laborer at Taylor mines, was badly hurt while riding a trip of loaded mine cars after his shift. The accident follows another recent injury after returning to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fitzhenry
Taylor Mines
T. Co. W. Gallagher
Wilkes-Barre
David Hollenback
Greenwood
Hollenback
Martin Conaboy
Avoca
Church Society Minutes Report Elections and Notices
Supper was held in the church parlors as Judd Stevens visited Miss Marie Fritz of New Jersey and relatives on Adams avenue. Marriage announcements note John S. Blowers and Charlotte A. Damond planning to wed in Ridge area on Oct 0. The Women's Foreign Missionary Society elected officers for the coming year at Ashby church including President Mrs. H. F. Ives and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judd Stevens
Wilkes-Barre
Marie Fritz
New Jersey
Adams Avenue
John S. Blowers
Charlotte A. Damond
Ridge
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
Ashby Church
Ocera
H. F. Ives
Mra. J. & Miller
Mra. C. W
Obituary notices for Morris and Williams families
The two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs William Morris of William street died yesterday from a complication of diseases. Funeral is set for tomorrow afternoon at 2 from the family home with burial at Washburn street cemetery Ruth Williams aged infant daughter of Mr and Mrs James Williams of 1517 Pine street died yesterday morning at 739 am. Funeral from the residence Saturday at 3 pm with interment at Forest HIM cemetery. Rhea Verb urg burial of 1 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles B Silberburgh of Wyoming avenue occurred yesterday. Burial at Dunmore cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Morris
William Street
Washburn Street Cemetery
Ruth
James Williams
Pine Street
Forest Him Cemetery
Rhea
Charles B Silverburgh
Wyoming Avenue
Dunmore Cemetery
Silk Mill at Taylor to Start Operations Today
The Lackawanna silk company mill in Taylor will begin operation today with fifty employees. Sufficient orders exist to run the mill through January 1599. Joseph Hannick serves as president and H. Pin as manager. The message also endorses Hood's Sarsaparilla for cures and gentle liver and bowel relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Silk Company
Taylor
Joseph Hannick
H. Pin
Manneer
Lewin Amerman Dies Sudden. Scranton Mourns Loss
Lewiel Amerman died suddenly leaving a record as a leading Pennsylvania lawyer and businessman. President James H. Torrey of the Lackawanna Bar called a noon meeting in the main courtroom to honor him. Remains arrived in Scranton on the DL&W train with ex-Lt. Gov. Watres and F. H. Stratton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Amerman
Scranton
Bar
Lackawanna County
James H. Torrey
Lackawanna Bar Association
Delaware, Lackawanna and Weatern
Watres
F. H. Stratton
Blossburg Water Company
T. H. Watkins
H. P. Simpson
Robert Adame
J. J. van Nort
Ralph Gregory
Price
Clay Avenue
Twenty Fifth Anniversary Surprise for Mr. and Mrs Moses
A surprise anniversary gathering honored Mr. and Mrs. FE Moses at 96 North Washington Avenue. Guests included J. R. Cohen, S. Goldsmith, B. Sampter, M. Brown, Stein, Thiele, Levy, Harris, Freida and Hannah Harris, and others from Pittston New York and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. Moses
North
Washington Avenue
Misses Moses
J. R. Cohen
Chapman
Goldsmith
Mra
B. Sampter
B. Moves
Lewis Marks
Simmons
M. Brown
Stein
Mra. Thiele
Freeman
Bush
Mre
Sol
Ballot Prepared With Eight Columns For Fall Elections
The county commissioners received a state certification of nominations from Secretary of State Martin. Six parties appear on the ballot with eight columns planned two feet long. Nominees include Republicans Democrats Prohibition Socialistic Labor Liberty and Independent tickets with several treasurer and auditor candidates. Clerks work on ballot make up and supply quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
William H. Thomas
J. Mahlon Barnes
Amos Steelamith
James C. Hogan
Liberty Party
William R. Thompson
Wagner
Charity Board Benefit Plans Funds Replenishment
A special meeting of the associated board of charities addressed ways to replenish the treasury. New members Terppe and A B Dunning Jr attended. A Davis Theater manager offer for a performance at his house was accepted for charity. Dunning and Gibbons to approach Mayor Bailey for police assistance as ticket sellers. A committee including Ripple Smith Israel Cohen and Thomas will devise funding methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Board of Charities
Treasury
Messrs. Terppe
A. B. Dunning, Jr
Ezra H. Ripple
J. R. Cohen
George Davis
Davis
Messrs
Overfields File Damages Suit Over Faurot House Trouble
Attorney Charlies L. Hawley files for Samuel Overfield seeking 3000 dollars in common pleas court against John A. Mears Elizabeth Raisley Sanford Raisley Emma Boarman Margaret Lamb and Fred Mink alleging their Wednesday morning entry to the Faurot house caused Mrs. Overfield illness and confinement. Mink is a special officer in Alderman Wright's court and the Faurot residence turmoil impacted her health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faurot House
Charlies L. Hawley
Samuel Overfield
Common Pleas Court
John A. Mears
Mra
Elizabeth Raisley
Sanford G. Raisley
Emma Boarman
Margaret Lamb
Fred Mink
Mink
Alderman Wright
Properties Transferred Today to Philadelphia Brewing Trust
Twelve men representing the Pennsylvania Central Brewing Company left for Philadelphia with attorneys as final de bice is arranged for the transfer of brewing properties to the trust. Payments total one third cash, one third preferred stock, and one third common stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewersex
Combine
Pennsylvania Central Brewing Company
Philadelphia
Trust
Brewers Begin Combined Operation at Green Ridge Plant
The Lackawanna Browning Company plant at Green Ridge is valued at $800,000 for the combine. Other breweries enter at comparable figures. The amalgamated operation is expected to start next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewers Combine
Lackawanna Browing Company
Green Ridge
Combine
Griffiths Charged With Libel In Delaware Company Case
William H. Griffiths was arrested and held on $300 bail before Alderman Donovan on libel charges brought by L. C. Coon. The dispute centers on Griffiths affidavit accusing Morris Coon of excessive absence and drinking, prompting suspensions at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western car shops. Daniel Griffiths acted as bondsman for William Griffiths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Griffiths
Donovan
Twelfth Ward
L. C. Coon
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Griffiths
D. L. Fickus
Morris Coon
Eight Wheel Shop
Hallstead
Coons
Daniel Griffiths
Welsh prize singers to perform at Lyceum concert
Monday October 25 the Welsh prize singers will give a concert at the Lyceum under Rob ert Morris lodge of Ivorites. Dan Davies manages a company featuring Cor win Jones Beatrice Evans Miles now Annie Lewis Harry Evans Beynon Tom Stephens and Kix Thomas with Gwents soulful compositions as a local highlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Robert Morris Lodge
Ivorites
Dan Davies
Corwin Jones
Beatrice Evans
Miles Now
Annie Lewis
Harry Evans
Beynon
Tom Stephens
Kix Thomas
Immediate Cure Claim For Agnew Catarrhal Powder
An advertisement touts Agnew Catarrhal Powder with a testimonial from James Headley of Dundee New York claiming rapid and complete relief from chronic catarrh after use. It also includes travel details for Lehigh Valley Railroad passengers to New York with a 9 p.m. Wilkes-Barre sleeper and 2 20 a m departure, reserving at 209 Lackawanna Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Agnew
James Headley
Dundee
N. Y
Matthews Bros
New York City
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Wilkes-Barre
New York
Lackawanna Avenue
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City
James Brown
Thomas McHugh
James Gaynor
Julius Censar
William Gilroy
Cassius
Austin Duffy
Brutus
William May
Joseph Cavanaugh
Wilkes-Barre Record
Frank Jones
Columbia Company
Frank F. Jones
Plymouth Congregation
Phillips
West Side Hospital
Mra. John &, Gyr
Division Street
Hyde Park
Father Mathew Society
Mears Hall
West Side Republican League
Davies’ Pharmacy
W. A. Phillips
Lena Elizabeth
Henry Griss
Jacob Schoettle
German Presbyterian Church
emMelated
Francis
M. F. Ruane
Fourth Avenue
Hyde Park Catholic
Peter
A. F. Flannery
Fourth Street
Della Mahon
Middletown
Sadie Manning
Cedar Avenue
Patrick Barrett
Buddy
James Rogers
St. Peter's
St. Joseph's
St. Mary's Pariah
St. Joseph's Society
St. John's
St. Mary's Hall
Hickory Street
South Side
Young Women's Christian Association
Association Rooma
B. J. Morgan, B. A
Globe Warehouse
North Scranton
South
Dunmore
The
Hood
Castoria
Vlihcu
Lemuel Amerman
Mrs. E. Moses
Charity Board
Raistey
Gail Borden Eagle
Guoerseo
Klondike Gold
Stetson
Conrad
Lackawanna Avene
Academy of Music Reis & Burgunder
Lessees
J. R. Long
Katie Emmett
the Waifs OF
Bowery
Greater
Lebra
Sistera
Boston
Malinee
Lyceum Theater
Klaw & Erlanger
Franklyn Fylea
Eugene Presberg
France
Louisiana
Maurice Barrymore
Stephen Grattin
4Oseph Whiting
Max Fieman
Henry Herman
Maud Granger
Una Abell
Bijou Fernandez
Maud Winter
Charles Kent
Davis’ Theater
Colorado
Box Offea
White Front
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