West Scranton Business Man's View of Strike
A Scranton businessman urges merchants and miners to bargain in good faith and warns against merchants carrying customers without cash during the coal strike. He cites past strikes since 1863, recalling financial ruin for merchants and urges mutual sacrifice to avoid crippling local commerce. He questions who bears the burden and emphasizes cash transactions and fair discussion.
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Elsteddfod in Tay for Welsh Congregational Church
Preparations begin for an elsteddfod on Christmas day in the Tay for the Welsh Congregational church. Main choral contest on Handel implies a mixed chorus of at least thirty with a 10 prize and chair. Various other prizes announced including children chorus, double quartette, and solo events with monetary awards and a best essay prize of 9. Impromptu debates and speeches will be added to the program with more numbers to be published later.
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Knights of Malta Commandery Installs Officers
At a Washington commandery No. 283 Knights of Malta meeting Deputy Grand Commander Sir David J. Jones and several past commanders installed officers. James Hutson and Peter Geary received past commanders jewels and were installed as past commanders. Past Commander Horn of Mason Wisconsin attended and presented the jewels.
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Knights of Malta
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Knight Commaander
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James A. Hutson
John J. Morgan
George B. Davis
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Services for Strikers Emphasize Active Christian Outreach
The Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church in Scranton, led by Pastor Nev J. Sweet, announces a new plan to rally Christian action amid tensions between capital and labor. Starting at 2:45 p.m., daily meetings will be held to engage workers and the community in ongoing religious outreach.
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Scranton
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Speakers Address Delivery Points and Church Saloons
The text questions where well known speakers will deliver addresses and notes a remark by Dr. Sweet about church venues during the strike. It contrasts saloons staying open with potential church venues for speeches.
Rescue of Cooper's horse from sewer opening on Speranton street
A contractor's horse fell ten feet into a Speranton street sewer opening after wandering from a barn early Saturday. After hours of work a rescue team saved the animal. Various local church services, meetings, and notices follow, including funerals and arrests.
Local residents host dinner and visit with friends
Mr. and Mrs. Hert Roof hosted a 6 o'clock dinner Saturday with guests including Rev. Dr. Sweet and family, the Bass and Pitt families, Mrs. Evan Davis of Washington, and others from Pen Argyl and nearby towns. Several visitors plan returns and extended visits across Kingston, Philadelphia, and Wilkes-Barre areas.
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Josiah Pitt
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John Belinger
South Bumner Avenue
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Kingston
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North Carter Avenue
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North Sumter Avenue
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North Lincol Avenue
P. F. Struppler
South Main Avenue
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Boone
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Hyde Park Avenue
Thiniel Slate
Swetland Street
North End Stars to Meet Athletics in AQHILOrUIM Basket Game
Local teams the North End Stars and the Athletics plan a tomorrow evening basketball game in the AQHILOrUIM venue. The notice also lists residents traveling, visiting friends in New York, Lykens, and Huntington, and a funeral service held for Mrs. William Carey Woe with high mass at Holy Roany church. Interment followed at Cathedral cemetery.
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West Market Street
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Cathedral Cemetery
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
Fisher Gritfin
W. D. Watking
Malin Avenue
Will Leive
New York
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Court Street
Margaret Jones
Green Street
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Beatrice Wille
Thuntington
Healthful Grain Drink Replaces Coffee
An old ad-style note claims coffee harms digestion nervousness and sleep. It promotes a new drink grain based with none of coffee's downsides and says it satisfies taste and appetite, suitable as a healthy table beverage when properly prepared.
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Effective Says Scranton Reader
Mr Firyan Flynn of Hyde Park describes two years of dull pain over the kidneys and back. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from Matthews drug store the pain eased completely with only rare minor returns. Sold by all dealers 60 cents Foster Milburn Buffalo NY sole agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's and take no substitute.
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Guests and local events noted for Rev and Mrs GQ com
Mr Newman departs for New York this morning on business. Miss Mary Fiynn hosts Miss Josephine Cawley of Pittston. Miss Weatherby of Benton visits relatives. Will Jones leaves for New York City. Mark Hallstead visits Harrisburg parents. A miners union meeting, United Mine Workers No 161, is set for Monday at Harrington hall with speakers from the national board and union carpenters W J Williams and George Caneybear attending. All mine workers are urged to attend.
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Green Ridge Notes Include Visits and Social Plans
Dr J L Fordham and Mr and Mrs Arthur Dunn visit relatives in Carbondale. A railroad social is planned by the Green Ridge Presbyterian church Christian Endeavor society. Mrs J B Van Bergan shows improvement and is out of danger. Several locals host visitors and move to Green Ridge. The Ladies Aid meets at Mrs A J Nicol with a general invitation to all. Take Green Ridge Apple car to Delaware Street.
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Local Residents Visit Relatives and Friends in Area
Henry M. Kirby of Wayne county visits his brother William B. Kirby of Philo street. Mrs W H Ackerson of West Pittston spends Sunday with Mr and Mrs J S Pritchard on Court street. Miss Sarah Swetzer returns home from Harford Pa after visiting friends. Simeon Ward of Diamond avenue travels to Harrisburg today as traveler. George Seld and wife of Capouse avenue return home Friday after visiting their parents in Harwill Lycoming county Pa. Miss Florence and Grace Tekler of Providence road spend a few days with friends at Fleorville.
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Diamond Avenue
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Obituary notices of multiple local residents with funeral details
An obituary notice lists several local deaths including Miri A. Hears of Montrose, age 85, with funeral Tuesday at 10 a.m. and Cathedral Cemetery burial. Also notes the passing of van T. Williams and Benjamin W. Davig, with brief life details and funeral times. Other deaths include Sophia A. Collinn, Jonet 26 Hamington, and Daniel Ferguson, with interment at Cathedral Cemetery and related family survivors.
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Aon
Joeegh Ferguson
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Mission in St John’s church draws women and men crowds
The Redemptorial Fathers mission at St John’s church New York city features separate sessions for married and unmarried women, with men’s sessions led by Father Lindner and Father Parr closing the women’s mission. Confessions begin midweek as the mission runs through Sunday with liturgy, sermons, and instructions.
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Funeral for Mrs. Bremmer Follows From Maple Street Home
Funeral services for Mrs. John Bremmer drew large crowds after gathering at her Maple street residence on Saturday afternoon. The cortege proceeded to the German Presbyterian church at Petersburg for service then to Dunmore cemetery for interment. Pill-bearers named as Nicholas Frown WH Johnson George Pechtoft and Louis Heneforth. Traderaker Klein oversaw arrangements.
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George Pechtoft
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News dealer foiled by boy thieves on Cedar avenue
W OH Holder, Cedar avenue South Side news dealer, has faced repeated thefts by a flats gang stealing papers and candy. Yesterday he chased down several boys who were seen with a bundle of Sunday newspapers and recovered the loot, promising to arrest if thefts persist.
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Pleasant Meadow Ave social gathering at Miss Barbara Peek home
Miss Barbara Peek entertained many friends at her Meadow nave residence on Friday evening with dancing singing and party diversions. Refreshments followed. Attendees included Misses Tim Chase Elizabeth Chase Elizabeth Clark Elizabeth Welcome Mina Tock Ort Welcome Minnie Neals Katle Williams Louise Henn Kate Henn Kathe Dimbicher Mary Powell and Messrs Keifer Joe Wiewins August Nagel Joe Rader Edward Kataswinkle Edward McNally Charles Nagell Thurman Hoernen Michael Johnson Charles Fuller Chris Rose Gus Bahr Fred Wenile Vietor Noth John Roth Henry Klefer Fred Neuls and Philip Lewert.
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Edward Kataswinkle
Edward McNally
Charles Nagell
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Michael Johnson
Charles Fuller
Chris Rose
Gus Bahr
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Vietor Noth
John Roth
Henry James Henry Klefer
Fred Neuls
Philip Lewert
Christening at Brook Street Home Leads to Notable Names
A christening for two children of Mr and Mrs George Muffnagle was held at Philip Kiefer’s Brook Street home with Rev W A Nordt officiating. Godparents were Mr and Mrs William Withamver for William and Mr and Mrs Philip Klefer for Mornadina. Charles Metagh of Dunmere was fined $2 for drunkenness after an attempted self harm act near Cedar Avenue bridge. Max Letbold, five, son of Mr and Mrs John Letbold of Moltke Avenue, will be buried this afternoon at 2 in Alm. onckna. Miss Velma of Naval School amused friends at her Pittston Avenue home Friday evening.
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W. A. Nordt
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Dunmere
Cedar Avenue
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Moltke Avenue
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Distinct church services and local theft report in Dunmore
In Dunmore the Methodist Episcopal, Dudley Street Baptist, Tripp Avenue Christian, and Presbyterian churches held morning and evening services with various sermon topics. A forthcoming social event is planned by church ladies. Malicious entry at Neptune Fire Company precincts led to theft of rubber boots, with ongoing petty thefts in borough areas. Women’s Mission circles plan a rummage sale.
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Kinder Garten Society Sale at Chestnut Street Rooms
A sale will be held Friday and Saturday at the Kinder garten society rooms on Chestnut street. Ladies welcome cast-off articles to be received for the event.
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Anecdotes and comic tales from political and literary circles
A jumble of humorous stories and sketches features Grover Cleveland on longevity advice, a tale of Torjou Russell at dinner, and a Paderowski anecdote about a pianist and a host. The piece includes quips about politicians, authors, and a world creation tale told by a child.
General in Seat Africa linked to Angora cat gifts
SENERAL 80 HEE CURUMSIDE, now in Seat Africa, was formerly Iaw con sul in Asia Minor where he was popular. He sent a few Angora cats to a Constantinople lady who requested more. Bly Herbert gave his servant money to buy cats as did the consul friends. This continued for months until the new servant exceeded bounds. One morning the general, emerging from the consulate, ...
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