Funeral for William D Roberts Led By Local Clergy
The body of William D. Roberts was moved from 2 South Main Ave to Welch Calvary Methodist Church where Rev. John T. Morris delivered the funeral sermon. assisted by Rev. W E Morgan and Rev. D C Phillips. A large procession escorted the remains to Washburn Street Cemetery and St David's lodge members attended in force. Flower bearers included KR Powell and several named Pittston residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Roberts
South Main Avenue
Welch Calviniatic Methodist Church
John T. Morris
W. BE. Morgan
D.C. Phllips
St. David's Loge
Washburn Street
Reat
Powell
John Appendomes
John Phillipe
William John John Jormes
John Thomas
Jon Lewis
Daniel Evans
Pittston
Newell Vergason
Delaware
Joseph Moore
Moore & Shipman, Butchers
North Main Avenue
Providence
Healao
Funeral Services and Obituary Notices for Local Residents
Funeral services were held yesterday for Helen, daughter of Mr and Mrs John L. Travis, at 128 Novih Sumner Ave. Interment took place at Washburn Street Cemetery. An obituary for Mrs Evan J. Prewse followed, with services at 48 South Hebvers Avenue. The Rev J A Hague of Plymouth English Baptist Church officiated. pallbearers included D M Thomas and W J Fisher among others. Out of town attendees came from Yonkers and New Haven. Interment was at Washburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Aml
John L. Travis
Novih Sumner Avenie
Washburntreet Cemetery
Evan J. Prewse
D. M. Thomas
M48
South Hebvers Avenue
KR. FB. Jones
M. Thomas
W. J. Fisher
Thomas Meese
David
Coradne Willams
M. Thomas, Jr
Hob. Roberts
Hdyn Mawr Park
Yonkers
N. Yi
Elvira Williams
Hoberts
North
Maine
John Tt
Adwande
Wilkes
Harre
Maininese
Henry Kreige
Hyde Park Avenue
Mr. Kreste
John Williams
Snyder Avenue
Reese B. Doyle
Bellevue Street
BE. ¥. Harrison
Mears Hall
Main Avenue
St. David's Hall
Harry A. Jenkins
A. Mott
E. H. Clarke
W. Oj. Welsh, Jr
Mutual Culture Society of
Plymouth Church
Break-in at Corner Stand Yields Fruit Theft
A stand at the corner of West Lackas Wannd and North Main avenues was broken into during the early hours. Police found the rear door forced and several boxes of fruit stolen including oranges and bananas. No clues to the culprit have been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominick Bratmo
Weat Lackas Wannd
North Main Avenues
Dominick
Pavement Discussion Draws Hyde Park Residents
Residents of Hyde Park and property owners attend a Franklin Engine Company meeting to discuss a proposed pavement project on Hyde Park avenue. The gathering aims to decide on the scope from Division Street to Latuy with plans to secure concrete details and intentions behind the long debated improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park Avenue
Franklin Engine Company
Wotson
Division Street
Latuy
Dietange Street Blocked by Five Regular Blocks
A fragment notes ette street and a sequence described as a dietange of five regular blocks. Details are limited and no further context is available from the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ette
Local Talent Forms Cottondale Mandolin and Guitar Club
Engagements to teach and a newly formed Cottondale mandolin and guitar club unite young musicians led by WDB Eaton Charles Roger Ty Bo Irvin Fred Van Gomer M Tappan Leon Scott and BF Brokenshire They plan a debut under A BR Morpe at his South Bromley avenue home next Friday evening Also notes on community events people and local visits in the area including hospital reports and upcoming dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. BR. Morpe
Ant
Cottondale
Wdb. Eaton
Charles Roger
Ty Bo Irvin
Fred van Gomer
M. Tappan
Leon Scott
BF. Brokenshire
Mr. Morse
South Bromley Avenue
Local listings and shop notices mixed in
A fragmentary page shows entries for a floral and funeral design shop at 14 South Malin Avenue near Jackson Street, MORGAN'S PHARMACY on N Main, carring prescriptions and stationery, a hardware assortment, and a second hand furniture dealer J C King with cash for goods at 70 to 709 West Lackawanna Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Hasrift J
DAVIA
Florits't
South Malin Avenue
Jackson Street
Morgan’s Pharmacy
N. Main Avenue
Phyelvetans
J.C. King
Lackawarnna Avenue
Tough Young Man Breaks Into Eating House Window
A heavily intoxicated youth forced entry into a Lackawanna Avenue eating house by breaking a window with his head at about one o'clock. He damaged three of four panes, sliced his right foot, and caused additional minor cuts as he entered in a reportedly crowded stairwell lighted facade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Avenue
Driving Park Lease Plans at Scranton Facility
W A Rice proposes a three year lease of Scranton Driving Park to run bicycle and horse events and develop the riverfront into an informal resort. plans include adding a race track stable improvements and better roads though details are not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
W. A. Rice
Rice
Rives
Councils Meet Tonight to Tackle 1896 Business
Each branch of councils will convene to dispose of unfinished 1896 items excluding the appropriation ordinance which passed the common council. It will receive two readings in the select branch and a third before Monday morning reorganization. Mayor Bailey may present his Kinsley Institution report to the common council tonight, though not certain before Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Bailey
Kinsley
Ale and Porter Brewery to Start in Kingston
The Wyoming Valley Brewing Company, mainly Scranton residents, is organized and plans an ale and porter brewery at Kingston by May 1. Secretary and general manager John M. O’Malley and his father M. J. O’Malley are stockholders, with Toule M. Senker and Thomas Quigley also among the investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Valley Brewing Company
Shiffer Arrested After Shot Fired At Dog
Frank Shiffer was arrested at 1 oclock by Officer Tom Evans for discharging a revolver on Penn Avenue near Linden Street. He fired at a dog on a 16 foot reservation, missing the mark while bystanders watched from about fifty feet away. The dog belonged to Dr. P. Gunster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Shiffer
Tom Evans
Penn Avenue
Linden Street
Shiffer
Dr. P. . Gunster
Obituary notices for Clark & Hoover workers and local residents
John Scott longtime Clark & Hoover tobacco factory superintendent dies near Rome. Funeral set for tomorrow with services at St Peter’s Cathedral and burial in Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. Also noting the death of AE Robling of South Warrington Avenue and infant Genevieve Matticy, Hyde Park burial planned. Further obituary brief for Murial Jones of North Lilmore Avenue with funeral tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve
John Mattlcy
Murial
Hyde Park Cathallé Cemetery
Literary and musical entertainment at St Mary's hall
A large audience attended an April benefit at St Marys hall organized by St Joseph Young Men's Literary and Benevolent Society to aid widows and orphans of Thomas Flow and J M Salmon. The event featured singing and recitations by local talents led by Chauncey Aller and Melle Terwilliger, with admission and refreshments after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Street
Gar Kent
Robert Poateriy
Craunt Laurente
Melle Terwilliger
Horge
Chauncey Aller
Boat Wong
Cess Rimlergarten
Bing
Mink Clann Saunders
Shoemaker's Sue
Providence Methodiet Episcopal Church
J. A. Bekman
Aldwachkety
William Edgar
de WW
Jenkins
Mock- Ville
St. Mary’s Ball
Man Plues
St. Josepha
Young Mena Literary and Henyvalent Society
Thomas Flow
J. Jd. Salmon
Hay
George W. Wilder
Weston Place
Howe
George EF
Presbyterian Church
Denvere
O. PL Miller
Daevil Christmas
Wiliam Lewis
Lewie Hum
T. 8
Morgine
Nelson Lathes
Floral Kewrera
B. H. Atherton
J. D. Griffin
Evan Heese
Shit Ape
Plymouth
Slater
Mia
D. M
Matsahall
Wayne Avenue
John H. Evans
Urick Avenue
Philadelphia
Louie Shaver
Thome
William
Warnetiveriun
Hubert Naughton
Daly Raeary
Bilal
Nye Park
Cathody
Mealy
Keyser Avenue
Chars Trower
Markey
Local notices mix church events and society gatherings
South Side Ladies Aid of Epincopal church entertained by Allae Mlainte Goluweatier at her home on Undur avenue. James Connell Independent Order of Od Pellowa met in Krenhan's hall. Funeral for Mr John EB James set for 2:00 PM from Girnet west and interment at Washburn Street cemetery. Community ads include Palmer McDonald's flowers and Crystal Laundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Olar Avenue
Epincopal
Allae Mlainte
Goluweatier
Undur Avenue
James Connell
Krenhan’s
Palmer & McDonald's
John EB. James
Girnet
News of Local Residents and Homes Across Pittston Area
Mine foreman William HR Wileon and family move from Wrook third Hite to Mroox street. Joshua Stewart relocates to Apple street with family on Apple Street. John Hilen of Hemlink Follow hosts guest in Pittston. Thomas Hughes of Blokhly atrent visits. George Hrane nie of TADS Kaitaia listed as a disgnitor. August Johnston of Lit tle England buried yesterday after typhoid pneumonia. Mr and Mrs BoP Puller of Tatton report fire on Ridge street affecting their home. Willem Musgrove leaves MIND street for Orange New Jersey. Brishel and Leta Packard children ill with measles. Mrs J W Riehle opens money and dressmaking in Front building on Drinker street. Grace Harvey returns from Hyde Park. Frieda Dolphin visits in Mowcow. Home Talent Dramatic Society plans upcoming show The Cord deatal Chek headlined by Benjamin Jeffrey. Dunmore enjoys new building growth. new constructions rise. J B Hobday 18 Brook Street showcases groceries and meats. James Bhattif Grove Street offers provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William HR. Wileon
Wrook
Uslalely
Joshua Btewart
Apple Street
Hue
Mroox Street
Mre
John Hielen
Hemlink
Lee Tie
Wattern
David Hees
Clay Avenue
Haw
Thomus Hughes
Pittston
Ftormn
Giedtrge Hranenie
Tads Kaitaia
Johnston
Little England
Lire
Ain
Mra
Bop. Puller
Tatton
Ridge Street
Dunmere
Willem Musgrove
Mind Street
Orange
N. J
Brishel
Leta
Mice William Packard
Cherree Street
J. W. Riehle
New York
Drinker Street
Mies Grace Harvey
Butler Atreet
Friomwdie
Hyde Park
Mises Frieda Dolphin
Throop Strert
Criegds
Mowcow
Taima
Manley
Benjamin Jeffrey
Sidbeet Cognedian
Dunmore
Local town hosts Prohibition lecture by unknown speaker
An unfamiliar speaker lectured on Prohibition to a crowd in a town corner, featuring a wood sled crowd and vocal numbers. Attendees reacted with mixed reception and local observers noted the event drew attention as the speaker claimed support. No further details on the speaker or outcomes are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal
Fitch
Square Top
Serter Diuy
Greenwood No. 1
Falloneni
Woolsey Divorce Case Granted Rehearing
Judge Archi granted a rehearing in the Woolsey divorce proceedings alleging alimony and counsel fees. The motion rested on James Woolsey's affidavit stating the man he accompanied to Bainbridge New York as a witness was a detective and he had no knowledge or connivance in the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archi
James Woolsey Agaloet
Alice Woolsey
Wolsey
Atte. Wouley
Bainbridge
N. Y
Near Arrest Attempt By Slocum and McMahon Swindlers
General Slocum and General McMahon nearly arrested a notorious swindler during a town stop in transit to New York. Bradford, identified by Slocum, denied involvement and warned against any game. A pursuing officer thwarted the scene as the criminals escaped by telegraph office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slocum
Motydy
General McMidhon
Lela
New York
Subdlem
Jwyton
Philadelphid Fon
Wille
Mir Mahon
Hayling
Bryn Mawys
Atranger
Tiryn Mawr
Ural Ford
Illyn Mawr
Hiedford
Eden
Kato Kivit
Washington
Dr Agnew Olntojent Promised Rapid Piles Cure
An advertisement touts Dr Agnew's Ointment with testimonials claiming immediate relief for piles. It pledges a comfort in application and a cure within three to six nights, listing bleeding itching and internal or external forms as targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnew
Mystical Cure Allegedly Heals Rheumatism and Neuralgia
A dubious patent remedy claims to radically cure rheumatism and neuralgia in one to several doses. The advertisement asserts immediate relief and cites a mysterious origin and a near-miraculous first-date benefit. The offer is tied to Carl Lorengs, a druggist at 414 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Lorengs
Lackawanna Ave
Scranton
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Quinine Tablets Ad
An advertisement claims to cure a cold in one day using Quinine Tablets with a laxative effect. It promises a full refund from druggists if the treatment fails to cure. The price listed is 250.
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West Side Department
Willam D. Roberts
Mika Verna Lewis
North Rebecca Avenue
New York City
John L. Lewis
Academy Street
Mrs. Morris
Sugar Noten
Harry Carling
North Sumer Avenue
Tiradeville
St. David's Episcopal Church
At &Oclink
Lewis Wateyn
Simpson
Mpnorth League
Simon Methodist Melecopal Church
Edison
Dickinson
M. J. Will
Coats
Vicunas
Samter Bros
James
Kingston
Scrantonians
Evans
John Scott
Clark & Stiever Tobaere
Ponumornia
Rome
Munraini
St. Peter's Cauetral
Beott
Kerry
Albany
Fencillard
Clark & Boover
Wile
Atary Huckett
Ani Wie
John Crodly
James J
Wille Lam J. Dobn
Walter KK. Atd
Catherine Scott
Daniel Ear
Kidweet Robling
Woorrington Avenue
Tiewing
Ust
N. HK
Fairbank Company
Lava
Boston
South Side
Cedar Avellur
Dunmore Business Directory
J. Bd. Hobday
Hrook Street
Excelsior Teat
James Bhattif
GROVE
Lackawanna Avenis
thAstLba
Davitien Maney Howe
Keelagie Hellewie
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Tana Ans
Bob HO
GG Mac NG
Pump Nery
Ron
G. Wi. Florey
Wyoming Avenue
E. Robinson
Woolsey
Canada
Maritime Provinces
Minneapolis
St. Paul
United States
Northwest
Vancouver
Beattie
Tacoma
Portland
Ore
San
G. V. Skinner
Broadway
MT. Pleasant
Omice
Commonwealth Bull
WM. T. Smith
Academy OF Music
Phurday
Erry Doe
Bugle
Madeleine Ligeti
Hirless
Horkwio Plaer Br
American Chinen
Annie Russell Ou
Aloring Rope Gy
Waeiale
Joseph Holland
Alfred Bradley
Prichs
Bala
Hallery Ape
Dominion Line
Old Point Comfort
Virginia Beach
Richmond
OLD Dominion Steamship CO
Fier
North River
Guillaudel
Vite-Pres
Bermuda
Southern
Pierce Penn Ave Market
Dupont
Wapwalle Milla
Luverne County
Henry Belin
Wyoming
Scranton, Pe
Third National Bank Builiding
Thos. Ford
Pittnton
OHN B. Smith & Son
Plpeste W. Mullicgan
Wilkes Vm Papanne
the Frothingham
Fa Hein
Sone
Kiaw & Krlanger
Casson
Oper
Miewehe
Davis’ Theater
Richards & Pringle’s
Georgia
Billy Kerlands
Instress
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