Annual Welsh Festival in West Scranton at First Welsh Church
The second annual eisteddfod under the First Welsh Congregational Church on South Main Ave will open New Years Day 1900. Contestants include choirs juveniles and adults with multiple prizes. selections cover hymns poems and solos. Wedding notices and other local items accompany the day’s notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Welsh Congregational Church
Joseph A. Mears
Mise Elizabeth Milnes
Junior B. ¥. P. U. Entertainment
Painter
Kostembader Coombs
Newa
South Main Avenue
Thomas Jink
Ladies thank West Side hospital fund supporters
The ladies who conducted the remotion and Tuesday afternoon event for the West Side hospital ambulance fund report great success both socially and financially and extend thanks to all who gave generously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Hospital Ambulance Fund
Local Event Staffers Boost Community Effort and Ambulance Fund
The Picetrio City Wheelmen club house aided by many merchants provided refreshments for a community event. Managers expect final tallies in a few days and say funds were sufficient to buy an ambulance. a committee will travel to New York to arrange the purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Picetrio City
Clarke Bros
Jonas Long's Sons
F W. Mason &O
P. J. McCann
Jermyn & Duffy
Z. T Pormer
D. Werman Company
Hice, Levy & Jo
Pierce's Market
Saunders Market
Heimer & Warnke
William Farrel Carson & Hender
Jo Write
Marriage Unites Joseph Mears and Milaubeth Milnes in Local Church
Joseph A. Mears of South Main avenue marries Miss Milaubeth Milnes daughter of Mr and Mrs John Milnes of Keepy in the Methodist Episcopal church at Mepy. Rev Rudolph Flannagan officiates with Rev J F Moffat BD assisting. A reception follows at the Milnes home and out of town guests are listed. The groom is senior partner in the dry goods firm Mears & Haken and the bride was previously a bookkeeper at the firm. They will reside at the former Milnes residence after a short wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Mears
South Main Avenue
Milaubeth Milnes
John Milnes
Keepy
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mepy
Rudolph Flannagan
Ev. J. F. Moffat
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Mize Mary Milnes
John Db. Williams
Thie Elty
Margaret Snyder
Warren Fittenberder
Hlooneburg
Stuart Rea
Hallimore
Hepy
Willtam Milnes
Arch Mears
Milnes
Evans
Perwick
Chas, Pettinberger
Moomeburg
Sugay Milnes
Lillian Milnes
Snyder
John Meare
James Meare
I. K. Parker
Mina Hattie Cooper
Jay Campbell
W. E L. Hagen
Scranton
Meara & Haken
Mears
Division Street
Painter Falls Twelve Feet From Scaffold in City
Thomas Price a painter living on South Garfield avenue fell twelve feet from a scaffold while working on John L. Jenkins' house on Jackson street. He was injured, bruised, and taken to his home after being treated by Dr. Beddow at Jenkins' drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Price
Garfield Avenue
John L. Jenkins
Jackson Street
Dr. Beddow
Price
Jenkins’ Drug Store
Fire at Gibbs estate barn reported by South Main Avenue
Fire was discovered in a Gibbs estate barn rear of 14 and 16 South Main Avenue yesterday afternoon. The flames were believed started by a small boy who was present on the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibbs
South Main Avenue
Joseph Phillips
Stomachs and health claims from old tonic ad
An 19th century advertisement extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters promising cure for constipation, biliousness, nervousness, and fevers. It urges readers to buy at drug stores, noting a Revenue stamp on the bottle neck and praising the product as the best remedy.
Barn Fire Destroys Building Amid Hay Blaze
Fire crews from the Franklins, Columbus, Hooks and Eagles rushed to the alarm as a large quantity of hay burned in the barn, which was completely destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklins
Columbias
Hooks
Eagles
Entertainment and Social at First Welsh Baptist Church
The Junior Baptist Young People's union will host an evening of entertainment at the First Welsh Baptist Church. The program includes choruses, recitations, anthems, and an accompanying performance by the Junior group with several named participants such as Mies Hosaie Richards Necrhathot and Mirrece Browning. The lineup features songs including Newer My God to Thee and Star Spangled Banner, mixed with recitations and an accompanying pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Baptist Young People's Union
First Welsh Baptist Church
Ee Miksis Thorman
Vane
Lowlhs
William
Thome
Bowen
Browning
Jonline
Mles Hosaie
Richards
Olive Howen Poeings
Mirrece Browning
Williams
Thomas
Lewis
Jenkins
Evans
Hecitathon
Mle
Wetherhog
Mitwee Wikthew
Willlime
Thoms
Reynon
Krank
Stanley Thomas Reettathon
Thomn
Bite Browning
Cobec
Acwompainiet
Mira
Pharmac Chatrinun
B.D. Manik
Pilgrim elu dance prizes announced in St David's Hall
Numbers drawn at the Pilgrim elu dance in St David's hall list prizes and winners. Prizes include bicycles, hats, a fountain pen, a doll, a smoking jacket, shoes, an umbrella, cigars, a parlor lamp, and ladies' bicycle shoes. Committee members Gwilym Jones George Hoffman and David Johne will award prizes.
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St. David's Hall
Gwilym Jones
George Hoffman
David Johne
Kostebader and Coombs Tie The Knot At Local Church
Harry J Kostebader of Irving Avenue and Misa Katy Coombs daughter of Charles Coombs of Fourteenth Street were married last evening at the Jackson Street Baptist church. Rev Thomas de Gruchy officiated. The bride wore lavender and was attended by Misses Ida Hughes and Elizabeth Coombs. They will reside in a newly furnished home at 51 Fourteenth Street.
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Harry J. Kostebader
Irving Avenue
South Stranteen
Misa Katy Coombs
Charles Coombs
Fourteenth Street
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Thomas de Gruchy
D. D
Ida Hughes
Elizabeth Coombs
St Patrick's Ladies Host Social and Euchre Night
St Patrick's Catholic Benevolent Union held a social and euchre party at St Leo's Hall last evening. About a hundred guests enjoyed music by Mame Cusick and others, played various games, and refreshments were served at the close.
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St. Patrick's
Local church groups convene as social and service activities expand
The Foreign Missionary society of Simpson Methodist meets at Mrs. Michard Castner’s home. Sadie Edwards celebrates her nineteenth birthday with a Young People party on North Bromley. YWCA urban division hosts a gym class on South Main. Washburn Birvet Presbyterian Christian Endeavor holds a monthly meeting in church. John B. Lewis of Acker avenue injured at Bellevue mine last night with unclear severity. Fleet City Wheelmen plan first social at the club house on October 1. Funeral services for Miss Jennie Vargason held at Mrs. Ball’s home. interment in Brooklyn, Pa planned. St. Paul’s Pioneer corps to arrange next banquet. Maymouth Congregational church initial supper postponed to next Wednesday. Albert T. Lewis resigns as district fire chief. Harry Greenwood expected to succeed. Constable Ira Mitchell freed on bond after threats case involving Frank Domick and Winifred Brearna. Congr Sunday School assoc attendees from H.E. Parsine and others. St. David’s Guild embroidery and quilt work for altar and parish calling committees. St. David’s guild to serve supper with music this evening. Jesse Quackenbush renewing Windermere hotel ties in the city. YWCA committee tea for members and committees planned tonight. Sterling Parker and Kate Barrowman to wed this evening. Simonson Methodist lecture tomorrow evening scheduled.
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Simpsonq
John B. Lewis
Acker Avenue
Bellevue
Fleetrie City
Jennie Vargason
Ojnter
Ball
Court Street
Brooklyn
Pouul
Pioneer Corps
Miymouth Congregational Church
Albert T. Lewdis
Fire Department
Walker
Harry Greenwood
Franklin Enaine Company
Alderman Kellew
Ira Mitchell
Frank Domick
H. A. Parsine
Winifred Brearna
Congregational Sunday School Association
Plymouth
Sisters of Bethany of
St. David's Church
Lidice
Bt. David’ Guild
Jesse Quackenbush
Windermere
Greenwood Lake
Orange County
N. Y
West Scranton
Pilgrimage Talk and Church Activities Planned
James G. Shepherd presents A Pilgrimage to the Land of Promise in a hearable talk. Rev. John Williams of Cranville will teach at Bellevue Welsh Calvinieth Methodist Church in the evening. The Ladies Aid Society of Washburn Street Presbyterian meets today with a church business session planned for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Shepherd
John Williams
Cranville, N
Bellevue Welsh Calvinieth Methodist Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Local social visits noted around town
Miss Margaret McCoy of Tenth street hosts Miss Kate Reil ly of Hudson Pa and Miss Julia Kilkullen of Carbondale. Miss Mary Cul kin of South Van Buren avenue visits guest Miss Orvilla Knapp of Kebeorenvenue. Mrs William Blame and her son John of North Main avenue visit friends in Philadelphia.
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Margaret McCoy
Tenth Street
Kate Reilly
Hudson, Pa
Julia Kilkullen
Carbondale
Mary Culkin
South van Buren Avenue
Mine Matel Carpenter
Adall, Tl
Orvilla Knapp
Kebeorenvenue
William Blame
John
North Main Avenue
Philadelphia
North Scranton Notes on Traction Line Completion
The Scranton Traction company finished double tracking from Providence Square to Putnam Street and prepared to switch at Putnam Street. Contractors plan to remove streetcar service at dangerous trench points to protect workers and passengers as sewer work continues.
Miners Plan Meeting in Mulherin's Hall
Local United Mine Workers of America union No. 1 schedules an evening meeting at Mulherin's hall with talks by National Organizer James and others. Robert M. Courtright J F Hammes and Conrae Osman will address miners from area mines. All miners invited.
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Mulherin
Ames
Robert M. Courtright
J. F. Hammes
Stonecutters’ Union
Conrae Osman
Painters’ Union
United Mine Workers of America
Othe
Funeral Service Held for Miss Jenna Vargason
The funeral for Miss Jenna Vargason, who died Monday, was held last evening at 7 from her sister Mrs Ball’s home at 100 Diamond Avenue. A member of Court Street Methodist Episcopal church she was active in Christian work. Then C Lyman officiated. Interment will be in Brooklyn Susquehanna County, to which the remains were taken this morning on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western train.
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Jennary Vargason
Ball
Diamond Avenue
Court Street
Local Court Handles Drunkenness Case of Patrick Mullen
Patrick Mullen of Cayuga Street arrested by Lieutenant Spellman for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. He was unable to pay a fine and was committed to the county jail for ten days.
Local Visits and At Home Guests Reported
Miss Anna Hoby and Kate Fallon of Avoca visited relatives on West Market street Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Robert Merrick of Theodore street entertained Mr and Mrs Thomas McKechan of Jermyn. Michel and George Reedy of Archbald were guests of cousin Mien Katie Reedy of Wilbur street last Tuesday. Mrs Daniel Reese of Spring street, jain Nanticoke visiting her mother Mrs T J Jones. Mr and Mrs Patrick Higgins of Shenandoah visiting Mr and Mrs John Kirlin of Mary street, who returned home yesterday. Mrs Charles Heese is convalescing at her home on North Main avenue.
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Anna Hoby
Kate Fallon
Avoca
West Market Street
Robert Merrick
Theodore Street
Thomas McKechan
Jermyn
Michel
George Reedy
Archbald
Mien
Katie Reedy
Wilbur Street
Daniel Reese
Spring Street
Jain Nanticoke
T. J. Jones
Mere Patrick Higgins
Shenandoah
John Kirlin
Mary Street
Charles Heese
North Main Avenue
Obituary Notices Include Mrs Thomayn Lynott and Others
Obituary notices report the death of Mrs Thomayn Lynott aged 81 at her Dunmore home near Monray avenue and Grove Street. Florence Mann, three and a half, daughter of Mr and Mrs Mann, died yesterday. Joseph Mesalit aged ? died yesterday at his home 24 Becantatroet. Funeral details to be announced.
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Florence
Carlos Mann
Joseph Mesalit
Becantatroet
Brilliant Wedding at First Presbyterian Church in Dunmore
A stylish wedding last evening in Dunmore at the First Presbyterian Church on Chestnut Street united Edith Wert of North Banelly Street and Arthur Clore of itm Street. Rev. W F Gibbons performed the ceremony with gardenlike decorations and a stringed organ reception. The bridal party wore white satin and organdie, with bouquets of borones and cradawn. guests from Philadelphia and Dunmore attended as the couple prepared for a honeymoon tour to Buffalo Niagara Falls and Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
W. F. Gibbons
Neptune Engine Company
Cheatnut Street
Edith Wert
North Minkely Street
Arthur Clore
Itm Street
Wi Gibbons
Bo Rores Road Noakten Hale Ferns
Desele Wert
Oke
Philadelphia
Miss Bloes
Dunmore
Ernest Close
Herbert Clow
George Oswald
John Wert
Ralph Winters
Neptune’s Fale Evening Entertainment Attracts Crowd
The Banfields children of North Scranton sang to a delighted audience last night. This evening Percy Frutehy, a trick bicycle rider, is billed and the Hornbaker family will provide entertainment tomorrow night and Saturday features various contests.
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Banfields
North Scranton
Percy Frutehy
Hornbaker
Local Visitors Reported Across Town
Mrs W Fr Brown of Tallapoosa Georgia returned home from a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs HH Bwarte on Drinker Street James Mastera and wife have a two week visit with fune 114 in New York state Mik Dory of Binghamton is visiting Mrs John May on Bim Street A young son brightens the home of Mr and Mrs Patrick O Boyte on Chestnut Street Mrs St Adams Hayes who has been visiting Mrs C J Swarts on South Drinker Street returned home yesterday
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W. Fr. Brown
Patrick O"boyte
Chestnut Street
St. Adams Hayes
C. J. Swarts
South Drinker Street
Local Notes From Green Ridge and Surroundings
Green Ridge residents, including Mr and Mrs HW Artemus, spent yesterday fishing at Gravel pond. Mrs Taylor of Brooklyn visited her daughter Mrs Arndt in Capetine avenue. Artist John B Roberts of Monrey avenue has joined Photographer Cristin. Asbury Methodist Episcopal church hosts a lecture tonight at half past seven. The Green Rider Prashy group and the church youth meeting at Miss Mable Trees home tomorrow evening. Mr Thomas James, an elderly resident, mentioned in passing.
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Artemus
Gravel Pond
Taylor
Firooklyn
N. Y
Pi Arndt
Capetine Avenue
George Mee
Wyonlig
John B. Roberts
Monrey Avenue
Cristin
Wil Tee Ah
Hiotherhiaddl
St. Paul
Rocco
Asbury
Savery O
Funeral and society notes from local district
Spected resident of Cireen Ridge the yesterday morning at half past five o'clock at his late residence Fordham court. Funeral announcement will be made later. Mrs Neeld wife of Dr Charles M Neeld is lying seriously ill at her home on Boanderson Avenue. Dr J T Male of Sanderson avenue caring for Dr Reun's patients during his patience from town. Michelle Meynolds arrived yesterday from her home in California and will spend the winter with her grandmother Mrs E J Reynolds of Sanderson Avenue. Druggist Charles T P Jones and Mr George Hornbaker are angling at Lake Bassett Renton. The work of grading Picdmond street from Washington Avenue to the boulevard has been completed. Columbia Avenue has been filled in and leveled with the boulevard and presents a much improved appearance. Mr and Mrs J Smith of Dickson Avenue entertained a party of young people last night. Refreshments were served and a pleasant evening spent by their guests.
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Cireen Ridge
Fordham Court
Neeld
Charles M. Neeld
Boanderson Avenue
J. T. Male
Sanderson Avenue
Reun
Mllchelle Meynolds
California
E. J. Reynolds
Charles TP. Jones
George Hornbaker
Lake Bassett
Renton
Picdmond Street
Washington Avenue
Columbia Avenue
J. Smith
Dickson Avenue
Voung
Peacoal Sold to Teams At Seventy-Five Cents Per Ton
A sale of peacoal at 75 cents a ton is reported, with buyers unspecified teams. The transaction location noted as the corner of Cedar Avenue and Gibbons Street.
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Cedar Avenue
Gibbons Street
Death of Andrew Conway in South Scranton
Andrew Conway of Crown Avenue died suddenly on Tuesday morning. Funeral services will be held Friday at 8 40 o’clock from his residence, with a high mass of requiem at St Peter’s Cathedral. Burial follows at Cathedral Cemetery. Century Hose Company, of which he was a member, will attend in a group.
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Andrew Conway
Crown Avenue
St. Peter's Cathedral
Century Hose Company
August Haker Dies Suddenly in Pittston Visit
August Haker died suddenly while visiting friends in Wceat Pittston. Undertaker Cusick removed his remains to his son's home at 1015 Remington Avenue for the funeral this morning. Interment will be made at Minooka cemetery.
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August Haker
Pittston
Cusick
Mai
Remington Avenue
Minooka
Local social events and visits in Neptune area
The text notes a birthday party for Mir Ra Wird Riedmuedler’s daughter at Neptune place with friends enjoying games. The Adonis Dancing club met at South Side hall on Pittston avenue with Prof Johnson providing music. Sunday school teachers at St Paul church met. Fourteen Friends held a session at Hotel Beat. James Connell Lodge hosted a meeting at Praehan’s ball. Mary Walsh of Waymart visits her brother Dr Z J Walsh on Pittston avenue and Georgie of New York visits brother Richard Zuleger on Pitteton avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir
Rawird Riedmuedler
Neptune Place
Adonis Dancing Club
New South Side Hall
Pittston Avenue
Prof
Johnson
St. Paul Evangelical Protestant Church
Prospent Avenue
James Connell Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Praehan’s
Mary Walsh
Waymart
Z. J. Walsh
Georgie
New York
Richard Zuleger
Pitteton Avenue
Dream of the Toy tale by Katherine Pyle
A fragmentary poem recounts a toy dreaming it is a boy and facing a harsh teacher. The dream shows a classroom scene with toys and a nursery, ending with the toy awakening to a quiet household. Surviving text hints at a child’s imaginative dream sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandman
Mike
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Scranton Traction Company
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Myers Court
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Howlevard Avenue
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Summit Avenue
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St. Mary's Hall
Chistes
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O' Connell Council
Young Moun's Institute
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Dunmore Borough
Arthur Close
Green Ridge
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Downing, Dunn Co
People's Common Sense Medical Adviser
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Harry W. Lemon
BIG Extravaganza Company
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Nervite Medical Co
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Biae
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Sit Resta
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