West Scranton finds strange hand and foot bones
A group of boys playing near Mt. Pleasant Calm Dump uncovered bones that may be two right hands or animal feet. Lieutenant Williams examined the find at the Jackson Street station as doctors could not identify the bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant Calm
Dr. Raymond
Yellow Kids—Prohibition League
Salvation Army
E. Robinson
Patralman Thomas Joetes
Williams
Jackson Street
Raymond
West Side
Bank
Board of Wealth
Yellows
Annual St Paul Pioneer Corps Ball in Mears hall
The St Paul Pioneer corps held its annual military ball at Mears hall last evening with about one hundred couples in uniform and formal gowns. Grand march led by Daniel Tenihan and Miss Hannah Graney as dances delight the crowd with Plain Quadrilles waltzes two-steps minuet lancer Yorks five-steps Sinbad and more. Kate Reardon provided expert musical accompaniment while officers oversaw the event including Daniel Lenihan John Mc Andrew Harry T. Rumney John F. Langan and floor committee Patrick Lafferty Michael Battle Thomas McGuire John Kelly William Sharpe Willan Conway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Pioneer Corps
Mears’ Hall
Daniel Tenihan
Hannah Graney
Kate Reardon
Daniel Lenihan
John McAndrew
Harry T. Rulney
John F. Langan
Patrick Lafferty
Michael Battle
Thomas McGuire
John Kelly
William Sharpe
Willan Conway
Salvation Army marks sixteenth anniversary celebration
Local Salvation Army corps opens a three day set of events with a street parade and open air concert at Main avenue and Jackson street. Notable speakers include Colonel W J Cogane Major Daniel Mra Galley from Philadelphia and Captain Noble from Baltimore. A whiss meeting is set for 7 90 o'clock at second Presbyterian church led by Colonel Cozens. A talk at Price street Hall by Major Dr Charles discusses The Galvestoy Morrer from the siege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Main Avenue
Jackson Street
Tait Rivks
Price Street
W. J. Cogene
Daniel Mra. Galley
Philadephia
Noble
Baltimore
Pennsylvania
Second Presbyterian Church
Cozens
Ciarles
Galvestoy Morrer
Enthye cliv
Funeral of Philip Carlin Held at St Patrick’s
The funeral of young Philip Carlin who died Sunday at his home on Secranton street was held Tuesday afternoon. Short services were at St Patrick's Catholic church and interment followed at Cathedral cemetery. Flower bearers and pall-bearers included Harold Intel, James Kearney, Thomas Carlin, Frank Cummings, John Snyder, Walter Deckelnigk, Myrot Hitemiouse, Martinus Scanlon, and Pragaradgutfijey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Carlin
Secranton Street
St Patrick's Catholic
Harold 4Intel
James Kearney
Thomas Carlin
Frank Cummings
John Snayder
Walter Deckelnigk
Myrot Hitemiouse
Martinus Scanlon
Hnd
Prohibition Rally Draws Wood-Filled Western City Hall
The second rally of the West Side Prohibition League was held in Cooperative Hall last night attracting a wood-sized audience including many children forming the teague divisions. Attorney Emmet D. Nich delivered the feature address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Prohibition League
Emmet D. Nich
Which Ride Are You Subject Temperance Address
Wilkes-Barre figures presented a temperance program with a strong address on the topic. The Loyal Crusaders and Sons of Temperance Glee Club performed selections, children sang, and readings followed by prayers and remarks from Rev. Jones and Chairman Hinman with Gomer D. Heese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olls
Wilkes-Barre
Temperance Glee Club
Crusaders
Eonth Anna May
Thomnos
Rev. Jones
Hinman
Gomer D. Heese
Remains of Rev. Patrick d. McCaffrey Arrive in City
The late Rev. Patrick d. McCaffrey died in Atlanta and his remains arrived in the city. Federal Director M. J. Wyimbs took charge and moved them to the deceased’s parents home at 030 Scranton street. A high mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church on Jackson Street with Rev. T. B. Donovan of Montgomery, Alabama, assisting, followed by interment in the Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick d. McCaffrey
Atlanta
M. J. Wyimbs
Scranton Street
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Jackson Street
T. B. Donovan
Montgomery
Alu
Conductor Bennett Injured in Falls on Lackawanna Rail
Conductor Benjamin Bennett of 25 Luzerne Street employed on the Lackawanna railroad fell from a freight car recently and sustained severe injuries. Teeiah Marshall of Ninth Street employed around Oxford fell from a chair and fractured a rib.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Bennett
Luzerne Street
Lackawanna Railroad
Tee Iah Marshall
Ninth Street
Oxford
Scranton Residents Involved in Evening Court Proceedings
John Coolick of Scranton street arraigned before Alderman Kelly for throwing stones and striking a boy named Lines. held in $300 bail. Joseph Sullivan arrested on Main avenue for fast driving and cruelty to animals, fined by Police Magistrate Davies. Gus McMullen found asleep on West Lackawanna avenue, fined $3. John Gleason of 180 Cameron avenue committed by Alderman John in default of $600 bail for assault and battery, manner of support, and threats from his wife. Mrs. Ellen Randall of Pleasant street held in $200 bail for assaulting William Granville of Tighe's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Coolick
Scranton Street
Kelly
Lines
Joseph Sullivan
Main Avenue
Davies
Gus McMullen
West Lackawanna Avenue
John Gleason
Cameron Avenue
Asaault
Mansupport
John
Ellen Randall
Pleasant Street
William Granville
Tighe’s Court
Funeral Director Handles Three Obsequies in One Afternoon
Funeral director Price oversaw three services yesterday. Rev J B Sweet presided at Mrs Evin J Mears’s remains with interment at Chinchilla cemetery and pallbearers named. Dr Sweet led Harriet Slocum’s funeral at Division Street with Forest Hill burial and a quartet providing music. Rev David Jones officiated Elizabeth Richards’s funeral at 1143 Lugurne Street with interment in Washburn Street cemetery and pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price
J. B. Sweet
Evin J. Mears
Inouse
South Main Avenue
Chinchilla
Samuel Polhumus
Harry Barros
Willian Coons
Mr. Neeley
Sweet
Harriet Slocum
Division Street
Forest Hill Cemetery
Muartette
Albert Lewis
Martha Thomas
Harry Wriskey
David Hughes
Community Notices From City Churches and Lodges
Various church and lodge gatherings are listed including Rev. James Henninger honored by I W Circle at Hammpton Street Methodist Episcopal Church. West Side Reliablessat Seashore candy store reorganizing. St Patrick's Ladies Catholic Benevolent planned for St Leo's rooms. Chimp 178 Patriotic Order Sons of America and Red Men’s meeting at Minn Avenue and Jackson Street. Slocum lodge Odd Fellows met. Robert Morris lodge Peerites to host social after regular meeting with EBEL Robuthian reading and municipal talks. Sherman Avenue Mission at Plymouth Congregational continues an evening supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Henninger
I. W. HH
Hammpton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
West Side
Reliablessat Seashore
St. Patrick's Ladies
St. Leo's Rooms
Chimp
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Red Men's Tall
Minn Avenue
Jackson Street
Slocum Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Robert Morris Lodge
Peerites
Ebel Robuthian
Sherman Avenue
Plymouth Congregational Church
Local church and club notices from area events
The notice lists a Saturday meeting at Miss Carrie Floyd's home 15 Hook Street, a Simpson Methodist class gathering after noon, a watch sale for Mrs. Brown postponed to May 16, a farewell reception for Rev. J B Sweet, a church book sale on April 25, and a Branch 641 Catholic Benevolent Association euchre party at Young Man's Institute Hall on May 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1 F.C. Club
Carrie Floyd
Hook Street
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Hoon
Brown
Laffayette Street
Singpewou Methodist Episconal Church
Local Resident Returns to Shenandoah After Visit
Charles Wollar, once of this vile, comes back to Shenandoah after visiting his mother on Chestnut. Miss Marcella Arthurs of Railroad Avenue hosted a pleasant party lately with several friends. Burglars entered Lincoln Williams's plumbing shop at North Main Avenue and Price Street early Monday morning and varied their actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wollar
Shenandoah
Chestnut Street
Marcella Arthurs
Railroad Avenue
Burplars
Lincoln Williams
North Main Avenue
Price Street
Local Notices and Personal Items From Plain Part Town
A large quantity of lead pipe gas fixtures and plumbing supplies remain listed. Miss Jennie Collinge of West Lackawanna Avenue visits friends in Bloomeburg. Contractor William R. Williams is making extensive improvements at a South Main Avenue residence. Mrs. Robert Cooper is seriously ill at her Tripp Park home. D C O’Hara of Price Street spends a week in Philadelphia. The St Patrick’s Catholic church choir held a meeting to discuss matters pertaining to their interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Collinge
West Lackawanna Avenue
Bloomeburg
William R. Williams
South Main Avenue
Robert Cooper
Tripp Park
D. C. O'Hara
Price Street
Philadelphia
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
South Scranton Notes at German Lutheran Church Event
An excellent entertainment by the Young People's Union of the German Lutheran Church of Christ was held in Athletic Hall. Solos by F Scheuch Emma Scheuch Ida Puhlbrugge and Charles Berghauser. a duet by Helene Glasser and Ida Fuhlbrugge. acrobat exhibition by M F Kaiser and Charles Berg of Scranton Athletic Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Union
German Lutheran Church of Christ
F. Scheuch
Emma Scheuch
Ida Puhlbrugge
Charles Berghauser
Helene Glasser
Ida Fuhlbrugge
Scranton Athletic Club
M. F. Kaiser
Charles Berg
Boy Bitten by Dog While Delivering Papers
A 10 year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Chester Weston of Hickory Street, was bitten on the right hand yesterday afternoon while delivering newspapers. He was taken to Dr Walsh's office where the wound was cauterized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Weston
Hickory Street
Dr. 7. 0
Walsh
Orpheus Glee Club Rehearsal Tonight at 8
The Orpheus Glee Club schedules an 8 o'clock rehearsal in their rooms with all members urged to attend for important business. Local union No 1291 of United Mine Workers plans a meeting at Nowisky's hall this evening. Knights of the Golden Eagle Moltke castle No 268 meet at Freudan's hall this evening. St Aloysius sa Cety members convene in regular session tonight at Pharmacy hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheus Glee Club
United Mine Workers of America
Nowisky's Hall
Moltke Castle
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Freudan's Hall
St. Aloysius Sa Cety
Pharmacy Hall
Dunmore Odd Fellows Install Officers in Semiannual Rite
Dunmore lodge No. 816 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows held its semiannual installation with many visiting officers and members in attendance. District Deputy Grand Master O. L. Colvin and Grand Master J. G. McAskie officiated along with Grand Warden A. Hope Atkins and Grand Secretary G. P. F. Dean. New officers include Harry Edwards noble grand and Christian Heller vice grand, with George W. Harper named trustee and several others filling key posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
O. L. Colvin
J. G. McAskie
A. Hope Atkins
G. P F. Dean
L. W. Lewis
New Lady McKinle lodge No. 47 organized in Masonic hall
A new branch of the American Protestant Livlies association formed yesterday in a Masonic hall. It is named Lady McKinle lodge No. 47. Officiating grand officers included Past National Grand Mistress Eliza Davis and Mrs J W Blackburn among others. Officers listed include Maury Powell Lydia Van Horn Lydia Jackson Ida Powell Edith Ethel Jackson Ethel Jackson Lottie Reber Annie Colter Elsie Siegls Mrs Brady and Mrs William Colter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Pro Testant Livlies’ Association
Masonic Hall
Lady McKinle Lodge
Eliza Davis
Scranton
J. W. Blackburn
Maggie Jones
Plymouth
Marie Davis
Green Ridge
New Lodge
Maury Powell
Lydia van Horn
Lydia Jackson
Ida Powell
Edith Ethel Jackson
Ethel Jackson
Lottie Reber
Annie Colter
Elsie Siegls
Brady
William Colter
Fire Damages Graveside Underbrush At Gertin Cemetery
A noon blaze started from burning underbrush at the Gertin cemetery on Williams street endangering wooden headstones. Neptune Electric hid Independent companies fought the fire and stopped it. Holliday of Hawley visited town yesterday. McHale, injured on the Lackawanna railway, is now able to be about. J G Bone & Son named agents for the Cumard Floumeship company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertin
Williams Street
Neptune
Holliday
Hawley
Michael McHale
J. G. Bone & Son
Cumard Floumeship
Green Ridge News Roundup and Social Notes
Miss Stella Seymour recounts mission life in South Africa at Green Ridge Presbyterian meeting. Returns greet old city residents after long service. Market notices list produce and seeds at Green Ridge markets. pavement on Punderson Avenue repaired. Mr and Mrs Charles Cobb and Hughie Leuke visit Wilkes-Barre friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Seymour
South Africa
Ilda Glismien
Wimnelg
Charles Cobb
Itughiev
Mousey
Avenue
Wilkes-Barre
Green Ridge
Kemp's Balam Promoted As Effective Cure
An antique ad urges readers to avoid delaying medicine for coughs and colds, claiming Kemp's Balam offers positive relief. It touts rapid benefits after taking the remedy and directs readers to purchase from druggists.
North Scranton Event Hints at Police Circles and Council Visit
The North Scranton scene centers on John Boyle O'Reilly Council and Young Men's Institute with a visit to Marquette Council in the evening. An early morning shooting spurs discussion among sleepers as stockholders of a new bank meet. The program includes speeches, declamations, and a smoker with dancing after the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boyle O'Reilly
Young Men's Institute
Marquette Council
North Scranton
New Bank
Cacre
West Market Street
Marquette
Early Morning Target Practice Disturbs Park Place Residents
Neighbors near Park Place and Bulls Head report repeated shooting in the early hours. Police have been alerted and warn arrests will follow if the noise and gunfire persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Place
Bulls Head
Stolen Iron Express Wagon Suspect Sought After Burglary
Police pursue a thief after a small iron express wagon is taken from William Chap pell stores. A search warrant may be issued for the arrest. Simon Morscaboski was arraigned before Alderman Myers on assault and battery charges and held on $300 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Chappell
Notch
Simon Morscaboski
Alderman Myers
Michael Shorsmoksl
Morscaboski
North Main Avenue Church Ladies Aid Present Evening Program
The North Main Avenue Christian church Ladies Aid society hosted a second social at Auditor ium with a varied program. Libbie Davenport played piano, Carrie Parry sang, Tommy Morris performed several vocal solos, Vivian MacCulloch recited, and Kimma Patch sang, followed by a delicious supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
North Main Avenue Christian Church
Libbie Davenport
Carrie Parry
Tommy Morris
Mrs. Wizzard
Vivian MaccCulloch
Kimma Patch
Stockholder meeting names directors for new bank
Last night a meeting of the stockholders elected nine directors: John Atherton Valentine Bliss J B Fish James Fitch Patrick J Jordan J A LaBar W J Lewis L W Mores and Adam Spitzer. They will meet Friday evening to elect officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Atherton
Valentine Bliss
J. B. Fish
James Fitch
Patrick J. Jordan
J. A. LaBar
W. J. Lewis
L. W. Mores
Adam Spitzer
Ofivers
Charlotte Cariadine
Wayne Avenue
Carbondale
Congregational Church
Clerks’ Association
Leonard’s Hall
West Market Street
St. Mary's Hall
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Catherine St. O'Hara
Richard Williams
Oak Street
Alworth
R. Henwood
North Main Avenue
New York City
PARK PLACE NOTES AND LOCAL GOSSIP
Rebathan has just returned from a ten day visit with friends in Williamsport. Mrs. W. H. Ackerson and her little daughter of West Pittston left yesterday for Butte City to join her husband. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Pritchard spent Sunday with Mrs. Ackerson in West Pittston. Rev. G. K. Lyman and wife of Court Street Methodist Episcopal church have returned from the conference. Mr. Lyman will be with us for another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mie
Rebathan
Williamsport
W. WH. Ackerson
West Pittston
Butte City
Pritchard
W. H. Ackerson
G. EK. Lyman
Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Pardons Board Hears Death Sentence Case In Pittsburg
The board of pardons met today in Harrisburg and heard argument in the case of Googe W. McMurray of Pittsburg who is under a death sentence, while Shamokin councilmen serving four months for bribery await executive session to pass upon their cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Harrisburg
Board of Pardons
Googe W. McMurray
Pittsburg
Shamokin
Casa
Mrs Day Condition Worsens. Son Summoned Home
An Exclusive Wire from the Associated Press reports Mrs. W. H. Day in Canton Ohio is deteriorating. Her son Stephen has been recalled from Asheville North Carolina to be with her as doctors acknowledge a worsening prognosis.
Appointment of Trucksville Postmaster Reported
Washington reports that on April 17 Noreis was appointed postmaster of Trucksville in Lusecus County confirming a local civil service selection and administrative shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Noreis
Trucksville
Lusecus Couty
Apostle Cannon Buried in Salt Lake Tabernacle Service
Funeral services for Apostle George Cannon of the Mormon church were held in Salt Lake City today. President Lorenzo Snow delivered the principal speaker as the tabernacle filled beyond capacity before the hearse moved to the city cemetery for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Wake
Utah
George &. Cannon
Mormon Church
California
Tabernacle
Lorenzo Snow
Epecker
Death by Own Action Claimed In Philadelphia Duo
Charles McIntyre aged 35 and Kate Wildey aged 30 were found asphyxiated in a hotel room in Philadelphia. They had checked in late the previous night and were not seen alive again. Gas from the jet and closed windows led investigators to believe they died by their own action. McIntyre, a railroad freight office clerk, left letters suggesting the woman faced financial hardship and he aimed to help her get a job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McIntyre
Kate Wildey
Associated Pron
Philadelphia
McIntyre
Married at High Noon in New Jersey
Miss Louisa Frelinghuysen Chambers daughter of JF Chambers of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad married Louis Charles Mack son of Adolph Mack president of Beritan Woolen mills at noon in Bohemville New Jersey. Checks aggregating 95000 were among the presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa F. Chambers
Louis Charles Mack
Associated Press
New York
Louisa Frelinghuysen Chambers
JF. F. Chambers
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Bomerville
N. J
Adolph Mack
Beritan Woolen Mills
Obituary notes sorrowful passings and tributes in city
J J Angle longtime resident dies at 6 80 pm after acute lingnitis friends his daughter Mrs David St John and granddaughter Miss St Jule of Mackemark XII attend the bedside. Funeral services will be held Thursday evening at "Veteran" with burial in the Danore cemetery. Other notices include Miss Aelte Watrous and Maria Godsiap among mourners, with multiple family obituaries and funeral details for local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalie
Lachawanna Trust Aid Safe Deposit Company
Siateen
Mnerel Serviews
Aelte Watrous
Mise
Michie Wyainoue
Mr and Mes
John Watrous
Dunmore
Dintley Street
Aid Meter
Wil Sietope
Sbersis
Vibha An’ Anna
Jolan Charles
Lilien
Bargain Silk and Dress Goods Sale at Trenton Store
Extensive clearance offering colored silks 40c to 70c yard and 40c pieces of taffeta silks, black duchess satin, and 42 inch all wool and pure wool cheviots. Includes blankets, robes, and velvets with numerous 50¢ to $2.25 price points. Also featuring hosiery, handkerchiefs, laces, and embroideries in deep reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PGE Sivan Sensaies Eben
Trenton
DeLong
Eaceragaie
Sekop
Sests Cceacsiss
Hasseiestee's
Seine Gissia
Also Mentioned on This Page
West
St. Paul’s
Prohibition League
Dupour
Rev. McCafffrey
Police and Aldermanic
South Scranton
Athletic Hall
Northscranton
William Lynott
Nevitation
Patrick Carter
Vowal
Ohn
Gilbay
William PL
Lynott
Clarke
Stephen Gavin Bolo
Quartette
Suwchon
Mary's Orchestra
Apostle Cannon
Head of Mormon Church
The
Associated Prem
Farry
George Wititestein
North Asd
Warkaivente
Westesdas
Tevin
Latheron
Cornea Muthewin Street
Adains
Thiermient
Dannore Cemeten
Towou
Minerea
Painters
Lorgi Union
Maria Godsiap
Mag
Marig
Pridiy
Fernent
Willian
Mis
Toter Euler
Tibiston Ouenie
Holoek
Wiler
Pwentivals
Cometorn
Frank Storinis
West Mountuit
Yveterday
Cumbria
Seine
Edward Morau
Leggetts Street
Norrow
Doh
Eonie
Noah
O O'Clioh
Hedy Park
Yostars
Chase
Janes 4
Bailey
Europe
Auburn
Sora
Alt Drogeiste
Cent
Mars Medical Co
Chikago
NeGarrah & Thurmas
Lackawanna Avenue
Great Clearing Sale
Art Department
ieSeare
Thomson
R. H
Warner
Ferris
ORC Thomson
Globe Warehouse
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