West Side and City Suburban County Hibernions Meet
Ancient Order of Hibernians division in Lackawanna county held its third quarterly convention at Cooperative Hall North Main Avenue. Delegates visited, speeches and entertainments followed, with readings, solos, and a memory contest concluding the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order
Mibernane
Brin
Lackawanna County
Co-operative Hall
North Main Avenue
D. J. Macioldrick
St. Thomas’ College
EF. S Phillips
Plains
A. & Quinnan
J. P. Quingen
William Taawson
M. F. Conroy
John Devine
C. C. Honovan
D. J. MacGolfrick
C. 0. Thosland
M. J. Kelley
Et. Bobund
Medlent
William Gilroy
A. Datty
Michael Donnogaen
Michael Reap
John Connoly
James Bolton
Bible Class Entertained By Washburn Street Ladies
Nineteen young ladies in the Bible class taught by Miss Amanda Nicholls hosted a social at the Chestnut street home of the Misses Lillian and Anna Welsendu c. The event supported the church Indebtedness with a pleasant program including solos by Regsie Mears Olwon Jones and others and a whistling specialty by Miss Minerva Hone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Nicholls
Washburn Street
Lillian
Anna Welsenduc
Chestnut Street
Regsie Mears
Olwon Jones
Laura Niebell
Lillian Welsenflue
George O'Brien
Anna
Eva Wesenflue
Allie Jones
Minerva Hon Eave
Reception Honors Jones and Phillips by Camp No 178
Members of Camp No 178 Patriotic Order Sons of America hosted a reception for Past District President Daniel Phillips and District President J Archie Jones. The Lackawanna western district sent many visitors from affiliated camps, and the event opened with brief remarks before continuing with regular business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Jones
Daniel Phillips
Patrlotte Order Sons of American
J.archie Jones
Lackawanna Western
Boy Edward Brant Found After Daylong Absence
Edward Brant, a boy of young years, left home for unannounced reasons and caused his parents grave worry. A patrolman on day duty located him on Price Street near Grant Avenue and, after a ruse to prompt speech, learned his father is a railroad worker and that Edward grew tired of staying at home. He was returned safely to his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Brant
Peter Brant
South Ninth Street
Kiah Peters
Price Street
Grant Avenue
Party Honoring Misa Mugele Morgans at 1219 Fynon Street
A Wednesday evening gathering at 1219 Fynon Street celebrated Misa Mugele Morgans with games dancing and refreshments. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Morgans and numerous friends and relatives such as Sarah Thom ais Sarah Williams Anna Jane Davis Marnile Evans Sadie Fuller Gertie Morgans Gretta Richards Maggie Gray Rose Hughes and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Mugele Morgans
Fynon Street
Questa
Mrs. Morgans
Sarah Thomais
Sarah Williams
Anna Jane Davis
Marnile Evans
Sadie Fuller
Gertie Morgans
Gretta Richards
Maggie Gray
Rose Hughes
Macgie Thomas
Annie Davis
Titsie Jones
Lottie Davis
Cora Davis
Annie Richards
Alma Williams
John Parry
Gomer Lewis
Wil Fuller
David Williams
John Phillips
Thormas Bishop
Maroni Bishop
Bertie Williams
Tom Proeser
Will
Harry Dagger
Garfield Saunders
Charlee Evans
James Davis
Charles Finkley
Tisane Evans
Will Morgane
John Commings
Epworth League Meets at Simpson Chapel
The Epworth league held a business session in the parlors of Simpson Methodist church and arranged for entertaining their delegates for the Wyoming Conference district meeting to be held at Him Park church on November ? and . The West Scranton quota will be
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Simpson Chapel
Epworth
Simpson Methodist Church
Wyoming
Him Park Church
West Scranton
Local residents return from trips and visits noted
Miss Rachel Jones on Jackson street recovers and goes out again. Miss Kittle Grimths on South Hyde Park entertained Miss Dora Herbert of Pittston. Alderman and Mrs John P Kelly return from wedding tour to Seventh street home. John Wagner Jr and others join Maplewood fishing trip. Mrs William P Hallett hosts sister Mrs Cosler of Stroudsburg. Dr J J Carroll returns from Ton ton visit. Julia Long returns from Wilkes Barre. Mr and Mrs B B Parker home from Clark's Green. Professor James R Hughes visits friends in Parsons. Mise Ostrander of Corning visits Charles Ostrander on Tenth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Jones
Jackson Street
Kittle GriMths
South Hyde Park Avenue
Dora Herbert
Pittston
Alderman
John P. Kelly
Seventh Street
John Wagner
George RB. Gehrer
August Foster
Maplewood
William P. Hallett
North Hyde Park Avenue
Cosler
Stroudsburg
J. J. Carroll
Binghamton
Julia Long
North Main Avenue
Wilkes-Barre
B. BR. Parker
Washburn Street
Clark's Green
James R. Hughes
Parsons
Mise Ostrander
Corning
N. Y
Charles Ostrander
Tenth Street
Odd Fellows Officers Installed and Church Notices
The Blo. com lodge No 40 and Silurian lodge No 743 I O O F installed their new officers with smokers at the Masonic hall and after sessions. Roger Evans resigned as chorister of the First Welsh Baptist Church after over six years. A new chorister will be chosen. George Owens, 12, was struck on the head playing with friends but survived. Funeral services for Charles Widden were held at 9 Back Street with Rev P F Doty officiating. Interment followed at Taylor Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blo. Com Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
Masonic Hall
North Main Avenue
Roger Evans
First Welsh Baptist Church
Evans
Neco
Silurian Lodge
Independent
D. Vans
Adam Newell
W. G
William Hopkins
John H. Kelly
George Owens
West Side Hospital
Charles Widden
Back Street
P. F. Doty
Hampton Street Methodist Church
West Side Classifieds List Fenton Clairvoyant and Second Hand Furniture
Local directory lists Mrs. Fenton clairvoyant and prenologist at 412 North Malin Avenue. Also offers cash for used furniture, stoves, tools. Advertising crock of J. C. King promoted near West Lack awaiting event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Fenton
North Malin Evenua
J. C. King
West Lack
Awitina Avente
Voter Appeal Promotes Trade Platform and Candidates
The text urges supporters to back the free trade and liberal platform endorsed by Lacka wanna Democracy and to vote for Schadt and Horn. It contrasts with backing McKinley’s protectionist stance and pro Bryan alignment, urging voters to reject Bryan's camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
Schadt, Horn, Et
McKinley
Bryan
Violent Dispute Over Violin Remark Prompts Warrant
John Neary, playing violin for a parlor crowd at Connor and Hughes, is interrupted by Michael and John Murphy who attack him. Neary responds with a beating, a warrant is issued for his arrest, and after a hearing he pays a fine. The city notes several social and church events, weddings, and a diphtheria death in the same locale.
Temperance Meeting Honors Rev Theo bald Mathew
South Scranton reports Aloysius Total Abstinence Benevolent Society held four meetings in Pharmacy Hall honoring the illustrious apostle of temperance Rev Theo bald Mathew on the anniversary of his birth last Sunday.
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Aloysius
Winter literary sessions open with local talent social
The society's winter literary sessions opened with a well attended entertainment by local talent. A social time followed as the junior Maennerchor of the site held a concert at Germania hall last night drawing a large crowd. Frank Kieinschrodt bought two Pittston avenue lots from Peter Macker Jr. Misses Dunleavy hosted Emma and Stenie Swarts while Thomas Flaherty was injured at the blast furnace. a heavy iron bracket fell on his foot and he was taken to Moses Taylor hospital.
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Maennerchor Society
Germania Hall
Frank Kieinschrodt
Mountain Lake
Pittston Avenue
Pig Street
Peter Macker, Jr
Dunleavy
Emma
Stenie Swarts
Carbondale
Thomas Flaherty
Annd
Moses Taylor Hospital
Republicans faithful in reelection years show party fealty
The statement argues that loyalty to the party is shown by Republicans who stay true during reelection campaigns and urges all party members to reaffirm their commitment now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eich
Local Notices and Visits From Nearby Residents
Green Ridge resident L L Bower returns from Carlisle after several days away. Miss Mable Fordham ill with diphtheria at Capour e avenue. Mrs C G Jackson visiting sister Mrs F M Gilroy in Monsey avenue. Presbyterian Sunday school pupils plan a 2 PM trolley ride and an owner staff reception this evening. Mrs BF Killam Jim daughter back from Poupack summer. Louis Renner and son and Harry Hyde to fish at Kelser Pond today. Mrs M A Goodwin, visiting friends here, returns to New Rochelle. Mrs Reese visiting in Binghamton. Misses Ethel and Rona Mead of Harrisburg guests on Hauet Market street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ll. F. Bower
Green Ridge
Carlisl
Mable Fordham
Capoure Avenue
C. G. Jackson
Berwick
F. M. Gilroy
Monsey Avenue
Presbyterian Sunday School
oWer
Killam Jim Daughters
Capourke Avenue
Poupack
Louis Rerner
New Rochelle
Reese
Electric Avenue
Binghamton
Ethel and
Rona Mead
Harrisburg
Hauet Market Stroet
Local News Briefs from Dunmore and Scranton Area
Mrs Elward Swarts ill at her home on Church Street. Rev and Mrs C H Hayes and son William visit friends in Binghamton. Washington Speninghers of Cherry Street heads to Richmond, Va for winter. DR Swallow Prohibition candidate for township treasurer speaks at Scranton Young Men’s Christian Association hall. Burglars strike Hammer Brothers barber shop on Butler Street stealing cigars and other items worth about $15. Potatoes dug from Peter Hoblay’s lot. Jones’ milk depot gathers Tribune news. Mrs Thomas Durehimer returns from Williamsport where she attended W C T A convention. Cronk seriously ill at Brook Street home. Borough approves $14,000 5 per cent bonds for streets fire alarm system and bids to be solicited. An operation on John Stewart of Cherry Street. Two mills levy proposed on all taxable property to fund bond issue. St Stephen Commandery Knights of Malta to meet. Arthur Williams of Cherry Street convalescent after recent illness.
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Elward Swarts
Church Street
Isaac Butler
Cherry Estreet
C. H. Hayes
Willam
Binghamton
Washington
Speninghers
Cherry Street
Richmond
Dunmore
Scranton Young Men's Christ In Association
Hammer Brothers
Butler Street
Peter Hoblay
Tribune
Jones
Thomas Durehimer
Williamsport
Cronk
Brook Street
Medway
Tucaday
John Stewart
Cherrysitee
St. Stephen Commandery
Knights of Malta
Masonic Hall
Arthur Williams
Obituary for Albert Evans longtime West Scranton resident
Albert Evans aged longtime West Scranton miner died Wednesday at his home rear 41 South Main avenue after years of poor health. Born October 2 1848 in Pottsville he served in the Civil War and was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. Survived by wife and five children Harry Frederick Albert Grace Leah the funeral is Saturday at 1:50 pm from the residence with Rev. David Jones and Rev. J B Sweet officiating. Interment Washburn Street Cemetery. An infant child of Mr and Mrs Hyanta Youkowski of 1910 Jackson Street was buried at St Johns German Catholic Cemetery today.
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John Neary
Connor & Hughes
Michael
John Murphy
Neary
Murphys
Akterman Roberts
Rey
Mr. Bulgin
Bride
Finnely Ross
North Main Avenue
Christian Church
Bulgin
Sir. Peckover
Toronto
Canada
Puritan Congregational Church
Newman Mathews
Excelsior Athletic Club
David Richards
Taylor
Annie RB
Samuels
Harry Samuels
School Street
W. F. Davia
Chinchilla
William Latcham
Marvine
Jessie Hollen
Moscow
Heary Mead
Parker Street
Dennie Gallagher
Weet Market Street
Thomas Carivarilloc
Wayne Avenue, Ie
Ill
Albert Evans
West Scranton
South Main Avenue
Pottsville
A. B. Ivane
Pittston
Evans
Ezra Griffin
Grand Army of the Republic
Hampton Mine Accidental Fund
Harry
Frederick
Albert
Grace
Leah
Mise Grice
Ecity Hospital
Boston
David Jones
J. B. Sweet
Washburn Street
Guiteras Leaves Texas After Yellow Fever Claims
Dr Guiteras who studied yellow fever in Galveston and Houston has returned to Philadelphia. Following his departure Houston and Galveston health boards notified the governor that he had spread a libel by asserting yellow fever existed where none had been found.
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Austin
Tex
Guiteras
Galveston
Houston
Philadelphia
Board of Health of
Nou
Pension records from Washington District M
The document lists issued pensions and supplements including Original William Bicker Ashley Ligerne Augustina W Barnet Steelton Dauphin Supplemental John Q Young Railroad York Increase Levi Metsger Hartinsburg Blair Original widow Amanda Koon Tyrone Blwir Minor readable names appear in fragmented form with locations and names indicating historical pension entries.
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Washington, Dct. M
William Bicker
Ashley
Ligerne
Augustina W. Barnet
Steelton
Dauphin
John Q. Young
Railroad
York
Levi Metsger
Hartinsburg
Blair
Amanda Koon
Tyrone
Blwir
Anthanio Wins 2 12 Purse at Lexington Kentucky Races
Spirited race card at the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders track features Anthanio winning the 2.12 class trotting purse of 81,500 after a tight finish with Captain Jack. Abniet and Abanio take heats, Faustino lowers the 2.12 record, while other heat winners include White Hose Moral and more, with May Fern and Rose Turner among finishers in order.
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Lexington
Dot
Athanio Hil
Abnet
Abanio
Captain Jack
White Hose
Moral
Faustino
Shiney
Trettel
Anthanio Coc
Blemarck
Rose Turner
West Wilkes
Heaodle
New Castle
Tim
Copacamia
Rod Boo
Arte Toll
Happy Bird
John R. Stewart
Nobby
Ben W
M. C
Laktue
Basu
Clippetta
Anna Lee
the Shah
No Pepper For An Inspector Leads To Arrest In PA
Philadelphia area grocer Jacob Pollock of Phoenixville was arrested and held under 100 bond after refusing to sell a sample of black pepper to a food inspector. Pollock claims the inspector showed no authority and says he will appeal if found liable. A separate item notes a road race from Lexington to Covington won by J P Parke in five hours, two minutes, and eighteen seconds.
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Phoenixville
Dot
Jacob Pollock
Pollock
Republican faithful urged to buy Renew’s Liver Pills
A political and medical pitch urges Republicans faithful to the party to buy Dr. Renew’s Liver Pills. The ad claims liver pills heal numerous ailments and promote health, with Kesler cases and prices listed, sold by Matthews Bros for 20 cents per vial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Renew
Kesler
Matthews Bros
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Eynon Street
Epworth League
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Redfern
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Fitter
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South
Mra
Hyanta Youkowski
Mod
St. John's German Catholic Cemetery
Texas
Tenas
Pennsylvania Pensions
Felix LE Brun
Wm. G. Clark
Penn Ave
Scranton, Pa
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Academy of
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H. R. Long
Kennedy
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Herald Square
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New York
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Frank Ward
Lotte Day
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May Davis
Lulu Tasile
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Lyceum Theater
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France
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Stephen Gratin
Joseph Whithng
Max Fletian
Henry Herman
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Une Abel
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Charles Kent
Queen of Comic Opera
Camille D’arville
Harry 2. Smith
Victor Herbert
Peg Woffington
Albert Markt
Washington Chemical Company
Washington, DC
Matthews Iron
Lacks
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J.M. Hornbaker
Mulberry St
Louise Honn
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Newark
Silverstone
Lackawanna Avenue
Iin Wiliams
White Prout
Stetson
Conrad
Professional Directory
Physicians and Surgeons
Kay
DR. Bateson
N. Washington Avenue
GC. L. Fray
Scranton Savings Bank
Mary A. Shepherd
Homeopathiit
Adams Avenue
A. Trapold
Womens Corner
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Spruce Street
Beranton
W. KE. Allen
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Washington Avenue
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DR. & W. L'Amoreaux
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Linden Street
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Hooma
Commonwealth Building
Frank Ff. Boyle
Hurt
Edward W. Thayer
Attorne
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Republican
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Dunsea . ‘ S Building
Acconweaitt
Alfred Hand
William J. Hand
Rank T. Okell
Praw. Khoum 5
Coatuchange Scranton, Pa
Oakford
Attorney-At- Sauna
L. A. Watres
Lackawanna Ave
Beranton, Fa
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Comngys
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Meare Building
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Kim
W Wynewvenue
Jas
J. H. Hamilton
Commonwealth
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Hoard of Trade
Howard H. Davis
EL. Walter
Offich
Lewis Hancock, JR
Aye
Frederick L. Brown
Rece
Cranton
T. I. Lacey & Son, Architects
Traders’ National Bank
FR. L. M'Graw
H. F. Reynolds
C. Snover
Lacka- Ave
M. FR. Davis
Barring & Msweeney
Common
Wealth Building
Interstate Secret Service Agency
Wane Avenue
School OF the Lackawanna
Boranton
Bend
Thomas M. Cann
H. Buell
Leeds
G. W. Clank & CO
Sreedmen
Washington Avennue
Green House
Atoro Telephone
Elk Cave
Pranklin Avenue
P. Zrigler
Scranton House
Victor Koch
Mecgargee Brothers
Forunton
Frank P. Brown & CO
West Lackawanna
Thomas Auarey
Willams’ Building
Post Office
the Tribune Fiublighing
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Noval Treat
Ular
By Rane
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