(Donated by Mary Claire Fedor)
Div. 32, *A. O. H., held a smoker in its rooms last evening in honor of St. Patrick. In the decorations green predominated and each member wore a green carnation. Patrick J. Marlowe, President, acted as toastmaster and filled the bill in a capable manner. Rev. Father Judge spoke on church matters and he also related some interesting stories about <st1:country-region><st1:place>Ireland</st1:place></st1:country-region> and its people. Rev. Father Burke, in his description of the adventures of St. Patrick was interesting and instructive. P. P. Kane spoke on the strength of the organization. Hon. P. F. Caffrey told of the Irish in song and story, Dennis J. Brislin, James P. Dean and M. H. Lenahan delivered addresses that were instructive and to the point. The following responded with recitations: Michael J. Carlin, Isaac Gallagher, Michael Kane, Thomas F. Riley and Joseph Riley. Songs were rendered by Neil Conway, Michael Ginley, Thomas Gallagher, John Ginley, Phelan Lenahan and Peter Munley. An exhibition of step dancing was given by Joseph Riley, James P. Dean and Frank White. The committee was composed of James P. Dean, William Calpin, Anthony F. Kane, William Calpin, Anthony F. Kane, Isaac Gallagher, Michael Calpin, John Ginley, James E. Caffrey, Michael Ginley, Sr., and Daniel Dougherty.
* Ancient Order of Hibernians
(The following extracts contributed by my cousin Jim Murphy)
Jan 16, 1902 Wilkes-Barre Record, Sugar Notch section
"At 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon, *Anthony Lenahan
and Miss Kate Malone were united in marriage by Rev. J. H. Judge. The bride
was gowned in a traveling suit of brown. The bridesmaid was Miss Ellen Malone,
who wore a costume like the bride's. The
groom was attended by P. Lenahan of this place. After the ceremony, the couple
proceeded to the home of the bride, where supper was served. They left last
evening on an extended wedding tour."
*my grandparents
Wilkes-Barre Record, dated June 5,
1911
" Sugar Notch High School Graduates"
Among the people in the photograph are Michael Ginley , Thomas Durkin, Esther
McManamon , Leo Caffrey, Florence Carr, Kate Riley, and Principle P.P. Kane.
Wilkes-Barre Record, Jan 01, 1902
Misses Lizzie and Susie McGrane have returned home,
after spending a few days with their sister, Mrs. John Finn of Pittston.Born, To
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scory, a daughter.
Miss Katie Walsh of this place spent yesterday with her sister, Mrs. Philip
Miller of Wilkes-Barre.
Mrs. E. R. Wilson of Wilkes-Barre visited her brother of this place yesterday
A. J. Caffrey was a caller at East End yesterday.
The Ladies’ Aid Society will meet this morning at the church.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith of Wilkes-Barre visited Mrs. Rowlands yesterday
Cards are out for the wedding of A. Lenahan and Katie Malone.
Wilkes-Barre Record, Jan 13, 1902
Miss Katie Carr of Wanamie visited Miss Mary Dolan of this place.
The Ladies’ C. B. A. of this place will meet in the St. Aloysius Hall on Tuesday
at 7:30 p.m.
Mrs. John Lehman spent Sunday with Ashley friends.
Patrick Cleary of Ohio is visiting his brother, Martin Cleary, of this place.
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick O’Donnell called at Preston yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Warner spent Sunday in Askam
Wilkes Barre Record, Jan 16, 1902
At 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon, Anthony Lenahan and Miss Kate Malone were
united in marriage by Rev. J. H. Judge. The bride was gowned in a traveling suit
of brown. The bridesmaid was Miss Ellen Malone, who wore a costume like the
bride’s. The groom was attended by P. Lenahan of this place. After the ceremony,
the couple proceeded to the home of the bride, where supper was served. They
left last evening on an extended wedding tour.
The L. C. B. A. of this place, recently organized by
Miss Butler of Wilkes-Barre, met last evening in St. Aloysius Hall. The
following officers were elected. President Miss B. V. McGowan, vice president,
Mrs. David Lewis, second vice president, Mrs. Lawrence Finn, Financial
secretary, Miss Mame Marlowe, recording secretary, Miss B. Doran, treasurer,
Mrs. Annie Tracy, marshal, Mrs. Thomas Conway, guard, Mrs. John Lenahan,
trustees, A McGeehan, Mrs. Michael riley, C. J. Caffrey, B Morris, and Miss C.
McGowan. Miss Butler of Wilkes-Barre deserves a great deal of credit for the
organization of this branch; Also rev. J. H. Judge, who is interested in the
society and its doings.
Mrs. Moses Rowlands and family of Stafford are visiting Mrs. Rowlands of this
place.
Misses Katie smith and B. Lenahan spent yesterday in Wilkes-Barre.
Miss Mary Grady of Wilkes-Barre spent yesterday with her parents.
Miss Anna McGrane of Pittston visited here yesterday.
Wilkes-Barre Record, Jan 21, 1902
Mrs. P. Curley of this place was a visitor in Wilkes-Barre yesterday.
Mrs. Faulls is on the sick list, not Mr. Farrell.
Many people from here attended the entertainment at Ashley on Sunday evening.
Miss Powell has returned home after spending a few days here.
Walter McGee of Lehman called on friends here yesterday.
Mrs. T. C. Davis visited the county seat yesterday.
Edward Pulson and William Wilkins spent Sunday at Warrior Run.
Miss Edith Jones of Edwardsville is spending a few days with Miss Margaret
Llewllyn.
Michael Conway, Patrick and Michael Caffrey, John Riley and Thomas Durkin
attended the C. T. A. U.* convention at East End on Sunday.
Mrs. J. L. Caffrey visited friends at East End on Sunday.
Miss Annie Holland of this place visited Mrs. J. J. O’Hara and Mrs. Fahey on
Friday.
*CTAU is the Catholic Total Abstinance Union
http://www.nga.gov/resources/dpa/1876/totalabs.htm
Wilkes-Barre Record, Jan 25, 1902
Miss Mary Ellen Kane of this place and Miss Mary Dowling of Warrior Run spent a
few days in Nanticoke.
Rev. Dr. Brooks will preach in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening at
7:30.
Mrs. Silas Morris and daughter Irene spent yesterday with Mrs. Dr. Foss of
Ashley.
Mrs. George McDonald attended the funeral of a relative at Ashley.
Mrs. William H. Thomas and brother Tugday of Warrior Run spent Friday with Mrs.
Warner.
Miss Annie McGrane spent yesterday in Wilkes-Barre.
Monday will be payday at No. 9 colliery.
(Following contributed by another cousin, Tommy Durkin)
THE SUNDAY MORNING LEADER
Wilkes-Barre, PA-June 03,1888
SUGAR NOTCH
A Big Labor Meeting and Items of General Interest
Sugar Notch, June 2 – A public meeting was held in the grove here on
Friday evening. Representative, P J CAFFREY presided. Morgan BEVAN,
D.O. OF DA 16, was present and spoke one hour upon the necessity for
organization among the working classes. His remarks were listened to
with marked attention and it is hoped that the principles expounded will
be taken to heart by every toiler in the borough. In the absence of
DMW, DJ CAMPBELL, Mr. CAFFREY spoke thirty minutes on the aims and
objects of the Knights of Labor. He called special attention to the
platform of this great and growing order, that it’s mission was to
educate the masses, to elevate men and women in the industrial world, to
prohibit and to abolish the feuds existing between capital and labor by
controlling the trend of legislative in the state and nation. There
ought to be passed in every state, compulsory arbitration laws for the
settlement of trade disputes, then the expensive “strike” would become
only a memory. The drum corps paraded the streets previous to the
meeting and escorted the speakers to the grove. Thanks are also due Mr.
M. LENAHAN for courtesies extended, in the use of the speakers’ stand,
light and etc.
Miss WESTOVER, one of our teachers, left for home on Decoration Day.
Andrew SUTTON, the Polish miner, who died at the City Hospital from the
effects of injuries received in the Davis Colliery at Warrior Run, was
taken to Mahanoy for interment.
Representative CAFFREY and County Auditor BRISLIN report having had a
most delightful time at the E.L.Y. party held in Broadway Hall,
Nanticoke, on Friday evening.
That was certainly a great game of alley ball played by KEATING and
O’DONNELL, two prominent players of this county. The score stood 21 to
20 in favor of the latter.
The members of the band are making the necessary preliminary
arrangements for a great festival. Let the lovers of music be
encouraged by all means.
We also pause to remark what has been doubtless noticed by everybody,
that the drum boys turn out and aid every local effort or movement, and
their picnic should be well patronized.
Mr. P. GALLAGHER, one of Ashley’s enterprising merchants, has moved here
and occupies one of the best stands in the town.
When the fact is taken into consideration that the Garfield Guards are
not long organized, it will be seen that they made a fair showing at
Pleasant Valley on Decoration Day.
No steps have yet been taken to remove the old disease breeding pond
hole near the L.V. depot. Unless the owners of the land will remove the
same, the borough authorities will do it at the company’s expense.
Fishing parties are popular just now. The O’DONNELL BROTHERS and
friends had great luck.
