North End Briefs Highlight Local Happenings
Miss Maggie Hawxhurst returns from Montreal. Terwilliger and Brice Sickler head to New York. Street car tracks being relayed at Weston switch. Ida Mitchell takes bakery job on Capoune avenue. North Main avenue Baptist class holds lawn social. New hot air furnace installed at Christian church. Loyal Legion meets in Women’s Christian Temperance Union room. Gerrity and Flynn travel to New York to meet Roy with McManus and Rev. O’Donnell. Patrick Neary challenges James McMann to Wrestle from 116 to 125 pounds. Old courthouse to be moved to Main avenue and Courtne grounds sold for building. John Alexander fined $9 for drunkenness in Sweetie yard. Citizens band accompanied excursion of Knights of Pythias and Golden Key to Lake Ariel. O’Boyle and Hoffron to Toronto for St Michael’s College studies. Griffin estate sidewalk repaired by tractor Stansbury. Crystal Literary club social features grand march of 250 couples led by Healey and English. Kate Saltry supplied music. Ladies’ Aid of Park Place church pays off debt. Green Ridge Presbyterian Sunday school teachers plan 7:45 review at J H Fisher’s residence. Rev Dr Hawxhurst to preach at Park Place church on profitable debt and seasons from the forest fires. Crystal club social a success with a large march. Green Ridge WCTU to decide about sending delegate to Moscow county convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Hawxhurst
Montreal
Terwilliger
Brice Sickler
New York
Weston
Ida Mitchell
Pittaton
Smith’s
Capoune Avenue
Claas No
North Main Avenue
The
Christian Church
Loyal Legion
Women's Christian Temperance Union
M. J. Gerrity
Enos Flynn
Roy
P. J. McManus
William O'Donnell
Patrick Neary
Mary Strost
James McMann
Court House
Main Avenue and
Courtne
John Alexander
Sweetie Yard
Alderman Horan
Knights of Pythias
Knights of the Golden le
Lake Ariel
Stephen O'Boyle
John Hoffron
Toronto
St. Michael's College
Griffin Estate
Providence Road
Terwillira
Stansbury
Hawxhurst
Park Place Methodist Episcopal Church
Forest Pires
Crystal Literary Club
Ermory Hall
Thorsday
Thomas F. Healey
Mary A. English
Kate Saltry
Green Ridge
League Rooms
Green Rich Street
Moscow
Scranton featured in promotional city guide by Tribune
A planned Scranton city edition will compile banking, manufacturing, and corporate interests with engravings of public business fronts and portraits of leading citizens. The Tribune will contact residents for views and notices, promoting a handsome city showcase to outsiders and local readers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Veity
Stresta
Ind
The
Tribune
Laurel Hill Eisteddfod Draws 4000 For Final Welsh Competitions
The Laurel Hill festival closes with a 4000 strong audience as choirs from Forest City Dunmore and Scranton compete for prizes in Mozart Gloria and Mandelson hunting song. Judge Edwards presides, Kopff leads Scranton, and Gwen Williams from Wales shines in a solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Laurel Hill
Audiencs
Edwin Bowen
Bellevue
Catholic Choira
Mozart
Choira
Forest City
John L. Morgan
Father McMurray
Dunmore
West Side News Notes and Local Fragments
Local social notices include Mrs. James Williams visiting Kingston and others visiting friends in Kingston. Excursion plans Eagle Belloque Mine Accidental fund to Lake Poyntalle. Several community members travel to Pittsburg for Grand Army of the Republic and other visits. A Welsh note mentions Captain Rogera and Patagonia relatives. Iroquois dance class reorganizes with opening social Oct. 1. Ward councilor urged to fix Hampton Street crossing. Hyde Park Literary Debating Society hosts a Monday festival. Emerson Owen unable to recite due to eye treatment. No.14 school principal vacancy filled by Rev. B. L. Morgan. Farewell reception for Evan R. Williams at Miss Della Evans home as he leaves for Marietta College. Williams aided by Joe W. Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Williams
Jackson Street
Kingston
Belloque
Lake Poyntalle
Henry Smith
Nebraska
North Sumner Avenue
Scranton
Knights of Pythiia
Fairview Lodge
Patersburg
Matthew Arene
Weat
St. Paul's Armory
Uniform
D. M. Jones
Grand Army of the Republic
Pittsburg
T. H. Griffitha
Wilkes-Barre
John T. Williams
South Main Avenue
Thomas Anthony
North Filmore Avenue
May Robertson
North Rebecca Avenue
Rogera
Hyde Park
Patagonia
Mears
Fifteenth Ward
Hampton Atreat
Emerson Owen
No.14
W. George Powell
B. L. Morgan
Morgan
Wyoming Seminary
No. 82
Aho
Evan R. WI
Hampton Street
Marietta College
Ohio
My. Williams
Della P. Evans
Mr. Williams
Joe W. Davis
Choral Prize Shared By Forest City And Hyde Park Groups
The judges awarded 100 marks with Forest City at 90 and Mendelasohns of Hyde Park at 99, along with other city choirs scoring lower. The prize was shared between Forest City choir and Hyde Park group, following Dr. Parry’s announced decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Promised Land
Mia
David Lewis
Providence
Mra
Frank Brundage
Hyde Park
Mary J. Beaton Williams
Annie Morgan
Arena
Druids
Lewis Watking
Wilkes-Barre
Thomas
Lewis
The
Gwents
Edwardsville
Oliver Prydderch
Parry
Edwardsdale
Watkins Choir
Dr. Parry
Forest City
Dummore
Watkins
Misa Gwen Williams
Wales
Co Ee
Plymouth Choral Union
John P. Thomas
Mendelesolna
Evang
Ilkes-Barre Choral Society
Morganite Seta Mone Ccateeniee
Northed Choral Union
William W. Davis
Plymouth
Mendelasohns
Ilkes-Barre
Hyde Park Choral Society
North End Choral Union
Forest City Choir
Mendelasohne
Veterans To Leave Today For Lees National Encampment
Members of Ezra 8 Griffin Post No 180 Grand Army of the Republic and friends depart at 1.80 this afternoon on a Delaware Lackawanna and Western train for the national encampment at Lees during the first four days of next week. Thirteenth regiment drum corps accompanies the veterans with expenses helped by proceeds from their Farview excursion. Train arrives Pittsburgh tomorrow morning. Listed officers and post members include Smith B. Mott and J. R. Thomas among officers and F. J. Amsden, John Ammerman, J. M. Armstrong, William Blume, D. W. Bradngs, John Fern, H. Harrington, J. Hoffoan, A. Hitchcock, D. M. Jones, W. J. Williams among travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Ezra
Griffin Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Delaware, Lackawanna and
Farview
Pitteborg
Smith B. Mott
J. KR
Thomas
A. BR
Raub
W. J. McDonald
F. P. Amaden
N. I. Stahl
A. W. Colony
Adittent
A. van Cleft
Y. Jaupt
G. Preston
F. J. Amsden
T. H. Allen
John Ammerman
F. F. Adams
J. M. Armstrong
William Blume
M. Bumgartner
D. W. Bradngs
William Cohen
Chester Cammer
E. Kk. Urothamel
T. H. Dibble
M. P. Daniels
Kont Forest
John Fern
George Geary
N. M. Gardner
N. Graham
Samuel Givens
J. A. Hoffoan
Arthur Hitchcock
H.C. Harrington
N. F. Hine
PF. L. Hitchcock
D. M. Jones
D. D. Jones
H. W. Littell
Anthony Lang
Moses Morey
J. J. Murray
A. T. Miller
T. G. Morgan
Sidney Miller
W.J. McDonnell
Charles Magavern
L. J. Northrup
William Publ
A. P. Ruch
Jacob Keibert
Samuel Shoener
J.8. Short
George Shultz
T. C. Snover
Thomas Thomas
J. W. van Camp
Gormans Window Displays World’s Fair Building
The Gorman depot show window on Wyoming Avenue draws crowds with a life like replica of the administration building from the World’s Fair. John Doyle, window dresser, crafted the miniature using colored buttons thread and different colors to match the fair’s design. Electric illumination enhances the white background and overall effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gormans Grand Depot
Wyoming Avenas
John Doyle
Doyle
Polhamus Family Visit Sparks Local Business Rise
Seldon Polhamus of Winchester visits brothers Sam and Niles as business on the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western grows nearly double in three days. Engineer Sam plans to sell Clark's Green property and move to Scranton. Detectives uncover 150 bushels of peaches carried by Pinko paine, leading to the conductor's vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seldon Polhamus
Winchester
Sam
Niles
Delaware
Economy Furniture Store Prepares For Fall Trade Surge
Autumn changes bring cold weather prep and home refresh. Economy Furniture Store at 227 Wyoming Avenue Keana offers a new elegant goake line for fall trade with stylish designs, quality materials, and affordable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asterep
Keana
Wyoming Avenue
Missing South Side baker Emil Friterer leaves debts behind
Emil Friterer, who ran a Pittston avenue bakery for four months after buying John Linder’s shop, vanished to New York with $500 in debts. Creditors seek payment as authorities report outstanding balances to Linder, Stowers Packing, and former employees. His name may be struck from ward roll calls. inquiry continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Friterer
Pitteton Avenue
Mr. Friterer
John M. Linder
Mrs. Linder
New York
Linders
Friterer
Constable Woolkers
E “Stuck” Linder
Stowers Packing Company
Mozart Glee Club Plans Monday Night Meeting
Local notes recount a pending Moz art Glee Club business meeting for Monday night along with other community items. The Germania band event, local candidacies, a funeral service, and various social gatherings are also noted in this town column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mozart Glee Club
Germania Band
Acaenel Hose Company
City and School Taxes 1894 Payment Options Prompted
City and school tax duplicates for 1&M are ready for collection. Pay 60 now or state tax statements by ward and property location. Treasurer R. G. Brooks at Municipal building Washington avenue 9 am to 5 pm, closed Saturdays at noon. Also notices Mt Pleasant Benefit Assoc tickets 436 clothes 835 silver watch. call 1006 Swetland Street. Giles Lewis marriage announced Sept at Scranton Street church by Rev Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Brooks
Municipal
Washington Avenue
Mt. Pleasant
Giles—Lewis
Scranton Street Parte
T. d. Collins
Philip Giles
Cassie Lewis
Syranton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Snow
Weston Mill Co
Garney, Brown & Co
Mfr
Court House Square
H. B. Ware
Spruce Street
North End Briefs
Gautschi & Sons, Manufacturers
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Dr. Gibbons
Aglore City
Weber
Guernsey Bros
Corgina Books and Presses
Pratt’s Book Srons
Hood
John H. Powell
David Williams
Wilken-Barre
Ben Griffiths
Thomas Darlington
Dulwich
London
Howards
Wilkenbarre
West Side News
Gorman
Railroad Notes
Pittston Avenue
Thomas Collins
South Side
New Building and Loan Association
Young Women's Christian Association
Cavanaugh
John Kilboulten
South Washington
Grenus
Newark
John Fickus
Cedar Avenue
Stone Avenue
Barbara
John Zang
Birch Street
Sarah Maloney
Thomas Maloney
Hickory Street
Pittaton Avenue
Hyde Park Catholic
St. Peter’s Cathedral
River Street
Jessie McGoldrick
Bridget Judge
Lillis Keenan
Winnie Mohan
cDonald
Moeller’s
Prospect Avenue
Frank Klienschrodt
Michael Judge
Frank Millar
John Gibbons, Jr
Thomas J. Boyne
M. Ssnyter
M. J. Dovahes
John Gibbon Jr
Fred Kloss
Her Schaffer
Frank Moeller
M. J. Donahoo
Ethel Flannigan
Pratt's Book
Wm. Rogera’ Manufacturing Co
Rexford Jewelry Co
Tack, Te
Columbia Avenue
Pnuart
Chicago Art Co
Penn Avenue
Woop
Bamboo
Braiss
Esaela
Pnatz
Weichel & Millar
Wyoming Ave
Schank
Lacka. Ave
Nottingham
Brussels
Shimberg
Spruce ST
Clarence M. Florey
Florey & Holt
Furrs
Se Furmaana
Lack'a
Avenue
Christian, the
Hatter
Columbus Monument
Washington Av
Sven Newin
Lackawanna Ave
Watohoa
Our Boys
Novelties
Penn Clothing & Shoe House
Complete Outfitters
S. L. Gallen
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