West Scranton Bride Weds Frederick Decker at Jackson Street Church
Miss Cleopatra Pearce daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Pearce of Frink Street married Frederick Decker of Price Street at Jackson Street Baptist Church in West Scranton. The ceremony featured a bridal party including maid of honor Miss Gertrude Pearce and bridesmaids Misses Myra Annie Pearce and Tauisa Hale, with best man Frank Phillips and ushers Arthur Williams and others. A bountiful supper followed at the bride’s home after the newlyweds will reside on North Bromley Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Scranton
Jackson Street
Cleopatra Pearce
Henry FL. Pearce
Frink Street
Frederick Decker
Price Street
J. Haydn Coueine
Peckville
Mike Gertrude Pearce
Myra
Annie Pearce
Tauisa Hale
Frank Phillips
Wylan Pearce
Sylvanus
Thomas de Grouchy
A. BE. Morse
Cousins
Mendelsshon
Arthur Williams
W. H. Morgane
Charles Smith
Jamee Pearce
Thomas Sweet
Edward Collins
Carpet Plant Bond Drive At West Side Board
West Side board of trade discussed raising 20000 in 6 percent fifteen year bonds to back a carpet manufactory at Tripp addition. Philadelphia firm Macleroy Scholey & Comegys backs 30000 guarantee bond. J A Linen has 60000 of bonds. Committee to act with President Holmes and Secretary Atherton. Building total about 75000 with staged bond payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Board of Trade
West Side Bank
Holmes
West Scranton
Macleroy, Scholey & Comegys
Philadelphia
Scranton Board of Trade
Atherton
J. A. Linen
First National Bank
Farrell
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western and Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
B. F. Laudig
Lackawatina Tron and Bteel Company
Tripp
Brock
England
Sherman Avenue Christian Endeavor Society Marks Sixth Anniversary
The Sherman Avenue Christian Endeavor Society celebrated its sixth anniversary with a program led by chairman Miss TD PP Evans. Rev. Mr Lewis opened with prayer, followed by solos by Miss Davis of Providence and Miss Liss Merchant. Eliza Trico read the society’s history and J BR Thomas, president, gave an address. Rev Peter Reherte of Olyphant spoke on "Scenes from the Life of an Old Warrior" before the president closed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Avenue
Plycruth Church
Washington Chemical Co Ad Promotes Anime Extract Books
An apparent advertisement from Washington Chemical Co promotes a free book about nervous troubles treated with anime extracts. The snippet mentions a Washington location and a lure of a complimentary publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Chemical CO
Washington, By
Infant Elizabeth Parry Services Held at Home
Funeral services for Elizabeth Parry infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John Parry at the parental home on Division street drew many friends of the bereaved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
John Parry
Division Street
Exclusive Styles Offer More Cheaper Garments
The note promises cheaper garments and emphasizes exclusive ownership of styles beyond what is listed. It frames the collection as the vendor's own creations with a focus on cost savings.
Polander Injured at Briggs Colliery After Dinner Time
John Seko of Brisbin patch sustained a arm injury while on the tracks beneath the breaker at Briggs colliery yesterday. An engine pushed cars and a wheel caught his arm, trapping it briefly. He was rescued and taken to West Side hospital where the bruised arm was dressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Seko
Brisbin Patch
Briggs
West Side
Local Social Notes Show Neighbors Visiting and Returning Home
Mrs. Thomas Lowry and Mrs. Eugene Reed host and visit relatives in South Sumner Glenburn and Rebecca avenues. Miss Saxe returns from Washburn Street church convention in Easton. Isaac Williams North Sumner Ave David T L Harris Catasauqua visit West Scranton. Buckleys Jackson Street New York trip. Margaret Thomas Bromley Ave Pittston. Mrs Charles Banning North Lincoln Ave Port Jervis. McKeever brothers Hyde Park Ave Kansas. John Williams Merrifield Street southern trip Emma Lewis Academy Street Philadelphia. O Rourke child recovering from serious illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lowry
South Sumner Prvenue
Fearn
Serioue Hinees
Miss Saxe
Washburn Street
George Fairchild
South Main Avenue
Jennie
Kate Buckley
Jackson Street
New York City
Thomas Roberts
Rebecca Avenue
Wilkes-Barre
Margaret Thomas
Bromley Avenue
Pittston
Charles Banning
North Lincoln Avenue
Port Jervis
William McKeever
Hyde Park Avenue
Wilson McKeever
Kansas
John Williams
Merrifield Street
Emma Lewis
Academy Street
Philadelphia
Thomas O Rourke
Sherman Avenue
Remembrance and community notices from Scranton area
Prayer services were held last evening for John Nicholas with Rev. L R Foster at 184 Price Street. The funeral is this afternoon at 4 from the residence, burial at Washburn Street Cemetery. A Father Whelan Irish group meeting is planned for Friday at Co operative Hall. The article notes various local events: a boy’s injury from a cap gun, a smoker by St Brendan council, a Baptist culture class start, and local ads for a double heater. Police reports include two men arrested for fast driving and cruelty to animals, plus a drunk and disorderly blacksmith giving stump speeches. The Bellevue Republican club met at Jones Hall with committees reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Foster
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church
Lemuel Nicholas
Price Street
John
Washburn Street Ceretory
Father Whelan
Irish Catholic
Clark's Hall
Baptist Young People's Union
Scranton Street Baptist Church
North Bromley Avenue
J. W. Clark
Kelly
Charles Jacobs
Clark
Jacobs
Martha Washington
Eastern Blar
Mason
Makely
Traction Company
Main and
Jackson
Bt. David's Hall
James Gettings
William Gibney
West Lackawanna Avenue
Marker
William Evington
South Hyde Park Avenue
Jackson Street
Peters
Bellevue Republican Club
Jones’ Hall
West Side Club Delivers A Treatise On Politics
Members heard Dr W. Morgan address the gathering with insights on politics. Other speakers contributed to the discussion and the evening featured remarks from the club's participants. Secondhand furniture and curiosities from J C King at Lackawanna avenue were offered for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Morgan
West Side
Mre
Fenton
North Main Avenue
Weil
Brower
J. C. King
West Lackawanna Avenue
Funeral of Michael Naughton Held After Sudden Death
The funeral for Michael Naughton, a youth whose sudden death caused excitement, was held yesterday afternoon at 2:30 from Valeo's home 46 Putnga Street. Interment was in Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. The day included a large turnout and a tea party planned by the Ladies Aid Society of the Wayne Avenue Hogilat church with entertainment and elaborate preparations. Other notes mention residents visiting friends, extended views, and a recent wedding at Holy Rosary Church between Lizzie Lynch and Peter Gallagher with reception and plans to begin housekeeping on Brick Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. PF. Jones
Tabernacle Congregational Church
Whedburn Street
Teddie
John Jones
Edgar Howells
Reese Thomas
Tommie Willaimes
George James
Thomas Jenkins
Evan Hopkins
Leon Wagstaff
May Jenkite
Bennie Davis
Maggie James
James Watkins
Bromley Avenue
Washburn Street
J. B. Sweet
Simpson Church
Thomas Roche
Bellevue
Holy Cross Church
John Laughran
William O'Donnell
Father Gough
Peter’s
Dunmore Catholic Cemetery
Alex Dunn
Liaiwrence Duhige
Thomas Hogan
Thomas Riverds
Frank Mangan
James Kelly
John Rees
Michael Naughton
William Jenking
Duryea
Mira
ED Roderick
Tnepertor Roderick
North Malin Avenue
Marynil
Mia
Frank Fuller
Ithaca
N. Y
D. W. Smith
Indiana
Mike Rucka
Ontario and Western Railroad
Spell
Reese Jones
Alderman Roberts
Jani
Ruska
Holy Rosary
Mise Lizgle Lynch
Putnam Street
Peter Gallagher
Hrlck Avenue
J. J. O'Toole
Green Ridge Wedding of Lillian Burdick and Bortron Stevens
The Asbury Methodist Episcopal church hosted the wedding of Miss Lillian M. Burdick and Bortron Stevens yesterday at noon. The couple, both prominent Green Ridge youths, received many presents and left for New York City on the 12:6 train. They will reside in a newly furnished home at Wit Capouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Mies
Lillian M. Burdick
Bortron
K. W. Palmer
Green Ridge
Misa Nettie Burlick
Croom
E. G. Stevens
Capoose Avenue
Stevens
Edward Bishop
Harry Davis
O. Lt. Marcy
Hubert Hayden
Edith Swingle
A. F P. Chaffee
Lackawanna and
Albert Leonard
Geneva
N. Y
J. B. Parker
Monsey Avenue
Grace Lutis
Wyoming Avenue
Prout
Green Ridge Street
Elmira
J. Delvh
Wihlameport
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Amanda Carr
Honesdale
Ladies’ Ald Society
The
Presbyterian Church
BR PD
Martin and Son Spom
Hotcedale
Dunmore Council Event Highlights and Local News
Dunmore notes Harry Smith home from Easton where he attended a Brnt Christian Endeavor convention and Mrs. Thomas Dorshin at Willimeport for a Women’s Christian Temperance union gathering. Mee 8. Buckley of Cherry Street is seriously ill. No school board meeting that evening due to lack of quorum. Dunmore Council No 41 Junior Order United American Mechanics hosted a grand entertainment last night with welcome by C H Hall Hepwold. Past State Councillor C B Johnson spoke. program well received. Council proposes two new electric lights and six fire hydrants for the borough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Smith
Easton
Brnt Christian Endeavor
Thomas Dorshin
Willimeport
Women's Christian Temperance Union
B. Buckley
Cherry Street
Duhmore Council No
United American Mechanica
Hall
C. B. Johoson
Dunmore
Funeral for William Fitshenry Dominates Local Hibernians Note
Mary Masgun of Davis Street had visited friends in Wilmington Delaware. The funeral of the late William Fitshenry was held Monday afternoon and the Ancient Order of Hibernians participated in the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Masgun
Davis Street
Wilmington
Del
William Fitshenry
Order of
Hibernians
Minooka Notes From City and County
Greenwood Key Fund attendees joined a funeral service with interment at Minooka Catholic cemetery. Miss Mary Flatery of New York visits Minooka, others like Miss Mary Shepard of Peoria are guests. Reform auditors pursue county supervisors and treasurer amid political tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood Key Fund
Minooka Catholic Cemetery
Mint Margaret Fellman
New York City
Jonnie Loughney
Mary Talles
Dunmore
Reform Auditors
Inet Your
Tia P
Harrisburg
Footmaktoer
Burke
Wilken-Barre
Obituary notices two sisters die within months at 619 North Lincoln
The article reports the second death this year within seven months at Mrs. Mary Gaynor’s residence, noting Agnes M. aged 18 died after a typhoid relapse and Mary Ann Baylies, born in England, aged about 9, passed away after a week of illness. Agnes was active in parish groups. Mary Ann’s funeral is set for 2 PM tomorrow with burial at Washburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Gaynor
North
Lincoln Avenue
Agnes M
Blessed Virgin of the Sodality
League of the Sacred Heart
St. Patrick's Church
Hye Park Catholic
Mary Ann Baylies
Henry Baylies
Tenth Street
England
Scranton Street
Washburn Street
Dr Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder Endorsed by Patient
The testimonial from John Mac Innes of Wathahback Bridge praises Dr Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder for catarrhal deafness. Within ten minutes of first use he felt relief and after one bottle his hearing was fully restored. Sold by Matthews Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John MacInnes
Wathahback Bridge
Agnew
Yenta
Matthews Bros
Inflammatory Rheumatism Cured in Four Days
Morton L. Hill of Lebanon Indiana reports his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint for six weeks with eight doctors and no relief until MYS TIC CARE FOR RHEUMATISM. He claims immediate relief and walking ability in three days, praising the product and pharmacist Carl Loreng of Scranton, 418 Lackawanna Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton L. Hill
Lebanon
Ind
Carl Loreng
Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton
Fearful Recovery Report From Otsego Postmaster
Middlefield Center postmaster Fawin R. Tripp recounts a crippled condition from locomotor ataxia in 1892 and gradual recovery after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. He credits renewed mobility and service ability, later serving as town clerk and voting in elections. Note writes under notary Homer Hanna June 28, 1297.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fawin R. Tripp
Middlefield Center
Republican
Sarmoga Co
Cummer Ood
T c
Dr. Williams
Tam
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City
Jackson Street Baptist Church
G. B. Guild
Board OF Trade
Carpet Concern
Globe Warehouse
New Green Jersey
Astrakhans
Briggs Mine
North Scranton
Nemedy
Academy of Music Reis & Burgunder
H. R. Long
Kennedy Players
Ingomar
Willam Jerome
Herald Square
Jay
New York
W. T. Hennessey
Maude Nugent
Gir
Sweet Rosie O'Grady
the Bionde
Lyceum Theater
Kian & Erlangen
Franklyn Fyles
Bus Generestory
France
Louisiana
Maurice Harty More
Stephen Grattin
Josken Whiting
Max Fleman
Hesty Heeman
Maud Granger
Una Abell
Blow Pernander
Maud Winter
Charles Kent
Davis’ Theater
Bio
Pune
Edwin R. Tripp
Otsego
Cooperstown, NW
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company
Behenectady
Inguin
J. M. Hommaker
Louise Bonn
Wyoming
Professional Directory
Physicians and Surgeons
Pr. Kay
Penw Ave
C. L. Prey
Scranton Savings Bank
Mary A. Shepherd, M. TD
Adams Avenue
A. Trapold
Spruce Street
Beranton
W.E. Allen
North Washington Avenue
Co. L._ FREAS
DR. & W. Lamoreaix
Adams
Mulberry
W. G. Rook
Linden Street
Yolephong
James H. Torrey
Commonwealth Building
Frank EB. Boyle
Burr Buildings
Washington Avenue
Edward W. Thayer
Warren & Knapp
Washingtonvenue
Essup & Jesrue
Law
Commony Building
Onwealth
Alfred Hand
William J. Hand
Rank T. Okell
New Oem &, Coal Exchange
James
W. Oakford
Orney-At
L. A. Watres
Lackawanna Ave
R. Pitcher
Scranton, Pa
C. Comegys
D. B. Replogle
Esttate Security
Meare Building
B. F. Killam
JAS
J. H. Hamilton
Attorney- oLten
Commonwealth
Beranon
Percival J. Morris
Hoard of Trade
Edward HL Davis
BH. L. Walter
Offich
Frederick L. Brown
Price Building
T. J. Lacry & Bon, Architects
Traders’ National Bank
Lyman
DR. PF
L. Mgraw
DR. HW. & Reynolds
P. O
DR. & Laubach
Wyoming Ave
C. Snover
Lacka Ave
Hors
M. RB. Davis
Barring & Mivenby
Interstate
Jos
School OF the Lackawanna
Reraleue
Thomas M. Peann
LL. D
Walter H. Buell
GR. Clark & CO
Beedmen and
Nurnerymon
Washington Ave
Wreen
Mauln Avenue
ELK Capr
Frankun Avenue
Roten Rearonade
Ezbig Lem
Scranton House
L. & W. Pockonger
Victorr Koch
Bauer
R. J. Hauer
Hulbert
Magarges Brothers
Waggilion
Frank P. Brown & CO
Whole
Cale
Lackawanna
Thomas Aubrey
Willams
Opporite Postotice
Rex
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