West Scranton Daily Events and Family Hardships
The report covers charity board action and an ADA investigation into a mining community incident. A Plymouth Church supper is noted and a funeral on West Mountain for James Hendrew. An Edwards family from Nanticoke faced displacement, with two sons aided by Plymouth and other families. One youth was found at Briggs shaft and later aided by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Associated Charities
Thomas
Plymouth Congregational Church
West Mountain
James Hendrew
Edwards
Nanticoke
Plymouth
Hiymouth
Carbondile
Charre
Mya
John Thorn
Garfield Avenue
Charine Kawimina
Lackawanna Arene
Briggs’ Shaft
Digarpenrel
Filmer Avenue
Lafayette Street
Mr. Mortanin
Irs Theman
Rowal
Associated
Haurittes
Melwards
Improve of a Miner’s Hardship Described in Court Testimony
The testimony recounts a miner with scant clothing and bread as his sole dinner, noting wages from ten to twenty dollars a month turned over to a foster mother. He received little clothing in two years, faced abuse, and lived under hardship while Mrs. Phar cared for four of her own children and her husband worked at the Mt. Pleasant mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahusell
Mi Trenter
Phar
Mt. Pleasant
Ladies Aid supper at Plymouth Congregational Church
The Plymouth Congregational Church Ladies Aid hosted an evening supper in the church lecture room from 7 to 9 o clock. Volunteers prepared and served foods and ice cream while a large audience enjoyed the social. Mrs John F. E. James presided with Mrs Mortan P. Daniels and others assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Congregational Church
Toliwes
Lave
Hvan Davie
Mises Antia
John FE. James
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mortan P. Daniels
Thomas Allen
Gomer Price
Wo T. Davie
Mise Myta
Passengers Escape Plunge as Rail Car Stalls Near Viaduct
An air bound Laurel Hill car stalled near Wet Lackawiinne Avenue yesterday afternoon. Conductor John Nicholsen and Motorman John Denike kept calm as the car neared the main track. Gillenan Thomas Coons directed the signal and the car safely crossed. The danger centered on a faulty circuit and the advancing viaduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Hill-Taylor
John Nicholsen
John Denike
Gillenan Thomas Coons
Eafety
Car Accident Injures Two After Child Nearly Run Over
A year-old boy named Clarence Siepney played near a La Fassetee earner when he was struck by a car during a Thursday evening incident. He sustained head injuries as Toby Gartner and Motorman Perry Clark, who were in charge of the car, attempted to help after the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Siepney
Evereki Avare
Fife
Cara
Toby Gartner
Perry Clark
Unruly Passenger Ejected From Taylor Car
An unruly passenger on a Taylor car Tuesday evening was ejected at tube.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tube
Making And Fashion Designs In Shirts Waists At Globe
The Globe Warehouse presents shirts waists crafted with careful workmanship and fashionable design. Sleeves are neat and comfortable while deep pointed yokes with diagonal cords and tucks add smartness and trimness. Fronts are full from the yoke without dowdiness, appealing to ladies with full figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe
Students, socials, and mishaps fill South Main area news
Reports note a vandal hurled stones at a car on South Main and Li Gerne streets, injuring none, and a bicycle rider escaping injury after a collision with a wagon on South Main. Martha Washington Chapter Eastern Star plans an event at 14 South Main, with Mrs. Magele Lanning leading the committee. A lecture by Rev. James Bughes on "The Strongest Man in the World" is slated for Dock Street Maplet church next Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Avenue
Ligerne Street
Martha Washington Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Twerue Hall
South Mainvenue
Magele Lanning
Gaye
Gordon Evans
Milue G. Evans
Pp. W. Phillips
No. 14
Birthe
Dante
James Bughes
Dockeon Street Mapelet
Meare’ Hall
Devar's
Bay
St David's Hall
Baptist Young People's Union
Maechain Street Haptiet
Moger
John Thomas
Thed
Patralian Thome
Strwag
Morths
Shapaon Methodist Episcopal Church
Green Ridge
Decenmet
Kare
Ashlemian
Louckawanna
Plymouth Congregational Church
John Mes Andrew
Maltinore
Eetteed
Ales
MarcaretteAndrew
South Grant Avenue
Kovbuck
St. Patrick’s Church
Cathedral
Address Orders to C B Sharkey in Central City
To South Side central city and central Hyde Park address orders to C B Sharkey 1914 Cedar Ave Phone 6683.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
C. B. Sharkey
Cedar Ave
Eighth Annual St Marys Glee and Dramatic Banquet
South Scranton hosts the eighth annual St Marys Glee and Dramatic association banquet and dance in St Marys parish hall on Hickory Street. Clergy and guests attend a formal program with prayers and toasts, followed by dancing as committee members and entertainers are thanked for an evening lauded as the most auspicious in the societys history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Glee and Dramatic Association
St. Mary’s Parish Hall
St Mary's
Hickory Street
St. Mary's
Peter Ebriat
St. Mary's Congregation
Father Crehl
Piiteton
G. J. Stepper
St. Mary's Church
Promptiy
Pather Christ
Father Christ
Gol
Elven
Father Brehl
Father Stopper
Professor Johnson
Glwe Club
John
Barrels of Samples Offer Free Trial of Kennedy Kidney Remedy
Readers can obtain a free trial bottle and pamphlet of Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy by sending name and address to the Kennedy corporation. The ad claims vast benefits for kidney, liver, bladder, and related ailments, urging urine samples and noting a price of 21.00 per large bottle or six for 5.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kennedy
The
Tribune
DR. David Kennedy Corporation
Postal
Cari
Benoit Wand
Keuner Reif Klos Bollea and Bluege in Brief Mention
A brief notice lists individuals Keuner Joseph Reif FFP Klos John Bollea and William Bluege. No further context or action is provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keuner
Joseph Reif
Ffp Klos
John Bollea
William Bluege
Clergy Election Delayed by Telegram Recall at Krigt Lauherm Church
H C and Chmetder of New York Cy was elected but Rev H Livre withdrew after recalling his acceptance. Christ Church Phew Linse to deliver farewell sermon Sunday. Rev Jacob Nittike from Bridgeport will preach evening service as candidate for pastorate. Rev A Horpeth in the city, Schmethder undecided about presenting his name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church Phew. Air
Linse
Jacob Nittike
Bridgeport
Conn
A. Horpeth
Schmethder
Entertainment event at Germania hall by Young People Society
Last night the Christ Lutheran church Young People's Society held an entertainment at Germania hall to a large audience. Fred Dunts of Birch Street faces appendicitis surgery at Scranton private hospital with Dr. D A Webb set to perform. The Star Social club will meet tomorrow night at Mirts hall Pitts Tam avenue where newly elected officers will be installed followed by a social session. Mrs Christian Vickus of Cedar Avenue is seriously ill and improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania Hall
Young People's Society of the
Christ Lutheran Church
Iselal
Fred Dunts
Birch Street
Scranton
D. A. Webb
Star Social Club
Mirts Hall
Pittstam Avenue
Offheers Wim
Christian Vickus
Cedar Avenue
Beriously
Jelin Proving
Green Ridge News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Meetings
W H Hall plans a Tuesday departure for England. Attorney C L Hawley returns from Old Point Comfort. Women's club meets Monday in church parlors. Wilcox family visits Cherry Ridge. Miss Josie Stark visits East Leman friends. Mrs. Willian Tripp recovering in New York Street. Women's Christian Temperance union meets this afternoon on railroad work. School savings fund totals over twelve dollars with names and contributions. A party at Coppus avenue includes many local youths and adults. Visitors from New York and Manchester plan New York and London trips. Green Ridge Men’s Union to meet with officer elections. Local note on fruit syrups used at Manners Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hall
England
L. Hawley
Monsey Avenue
Old Point Comfort
Women's Club
August Bonar
West Virgina
Moses Bonour
Treett, Key
Wls. Wilcox
Cherry Ridge
Z. H
Coppus Avenue
Mixee- Gee Burns
Tots Burne
Louw Wade
Nettie Piles
Anna Jenking
Law Dimmick
Jessie Carrol
Mary Greatey
Grace Jenkins
Minnie White
Joan Mitchell
Lauren Melarum
Lixvie Paulmer
Helen Luce
Halttle Jovkson
Daley Perry
Ethel Bhoemaker
Bertha Jenkins
Carbone
A. B. Grant
Monery Lasenne
Peteredday
New York
Shyomwsae Thompson
Capnottie Avenue
New York City
London
Midland
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Anniversary Knights of Pythias Plans Dewey Day Events
North Scranton notes describe a big anniversary celebration for the Knights of Pythias at the Editorium and preparations for a Dewey Day event. A Welsh Presbyterian Church event is noted for May 8 and there are personal notes on local incidents and injuries. William Cabo survived a near fatal railroad incident after a bogey crash on South Washington Avenue. Cabo escaped as gates dropped and he dodged a train. Dr John King treated his head wounds at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Editorium
Welsh Presbyterian Church of
Wayne Avenue
Wiliam Cabo
Iwnett & Dickerson
Myr
Calo
Washington Avenue
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Jon. King
Concert Arrangements For Court Street Church Program
All plans for the conversion event at Court Street Methodist Church are in place and expected guests will be accommodated. Refreshments follow in the lecture room with Wakefield's Orchestra performing selections including piano pieces and vocal duets. Admission is 1) and 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Street Methodist Church
Thalght
Dt Bt
Wakefeld
Bato Pees
Terwilliger
Abe
Charen Terwilliger
Minna Tuer
George Manley
F. Benjamin Trochtanion
Stearns
Miss Inn
Mike Hickler
Local Residents Visiters and Illnesses Reported in Taylor Area
Miss Margaret Moran returns from Carbondale after a week's visit with friends. Mrs J R Howells visits relatives on West Market Street. David Richards visits James Thomas on Edna Avenue. Mrs Rachel Jones lies seriously ill at her daughter’s home on North Main Avenue. Miss Jennie Price and Miss Dora Evans guests on West Market Street. Mr and Mrs Edwin Tiooke return home after visiting William Keen on Amelia Avenue. Mrs Patrick OMalley and daughter Mary visit friends on Wheat Market Street. Miss Chase Timberly of Washington DC visiting friends on West Market Street. Mrs Pauld SN Lewis daughter visits on Spring Street. Mrs George Joell visits friends in Taylor. Miss Lizzie Thayne entertains Misses Marie and Maud Farrell of Montrose. Miss Martha Daniels of Forest City visits Mrs Aaron Jones on Summit Avenue. Miss Maury Boland and Miss Mary Clark of Carbondale guests of the Misses McCarthy of North Main Avenue. Mrs Anna Clark critically ill at home on West Market Street. Miss Helen Muller of New York City accepts position at Chappell store. Alfred Mirgan seriously ill at home on Church Avenue. Miss Mary Brennan of Kingston visits Miss Mary McMahon on West Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Moran
West Market Street
Carbondale
J. R. Howells
Taylor
David Richards
James Thomas
Edna Avenue
Rachel Jones
Pittston
Ties
North Main Avenue
Jennie Price
Dora Evans
Plymouth
Edwin Tiooke
Clafford
Sismshanna County
William (Keen
Amelia Avenue
Patrick O'Malley
Mary
Wheat Market Street
Chace Timberly
Washington, DC
Merc. Pauld SN
Lewis Sal
William Powell
Spring Street
George Joell
Parker Street
Mise Lizsie Thayne
Margaret Avenue
Marie
Maul Farrell
Montrose
Martha Daniels
Forest City
Aaron Jones
Summit Avenue
Maury Boland
Mary Clark
McCarthy
Marquette Council Eyed May Day Activities Organizing
The Marquette council and Y M C A held a regular meeting on North Main avenue Tuesday evening. A general committee of three was appointed to work with the Hike committee of the Father Whity to arrange alms for the Dewey Tay celebration on May 1. The Welsh Presbyterian church on Wayne avenue plans an May evening entertainment with a prize for a double quartet performing She Livnoth. Rev G O Dongen will give an evangelistic talk at 7 oclock next Monday at East Market Street Primitive Methodist church. The Junior league of Mast Market Street Primitive Methodist church meets next Monday evening. The Taylor Duncing class will host a grand social at Atalies hall at season end April 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette Council
Y. M
North Main Avenue
Father Whitty
Dewey Tay
Wayne Avenue
Dongen
East Market Street
Whiels Wi
Atalies’ Hall
Coffee and Grain-O Quarrel Prompts Consumer Debate
A reader asks if coffee agrees with them while noting a grainy mislabeling from an erocer. The exchange hints at product confusion and consumer caution about beverage flavor and effect.
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Uneeda
Ouwufour
Pou
George W. Jenkins
Ritter
Etter
Plymouth Church
Gunaral News
Nebics
Fierc
Cadet
Hamburg
Globe Warehouse
Ann Thomas
South Malin Avenue
Kineston
South Scranton
Scranto
Manners Pharmacy
North Scranton
William Cabo
J. ¥. Littell
Lafayette
Ind
Johann Hoff
Albany
DR Hill & Son
Seteenone
Beranton
Nike
United States
Pennsylvania
First National Bank
Foote & Fuller Co
Mears Building
Washington Ave
Lyceum Theatre
Reis & Burogunder
Lesser Hi
R Lung
WM. H. West
Carroll Johnston
R. J Tom Lewis
the Great
Teov Olo
Mitoscope Conpany
Herman Casler
Pope Leo
Icenba
Academy OF Music, Burgunder & Reis
H.R. Lang
Rose Sydell
London Burlesquers
Karina
Dunmore
Mies Caroline Conkiogr
Boranton Conservatory
Mises Numa Rone
Ruby Yori
Onwnarladwig
Wil
Reqdlinee
Wml
Berentis Tribune
Mire
Thomas Hutte
Siperator
Plow
Heals
Conmerley Avenue
Bloom Street
Conrad Schnetlov
Ridge Street
Jd. Fallon
Jul Gallagher
J. T. Grady
Mary Leirel
Mise
Minnie Myers
J. Ho Murphy
Magtie O'oru
Gileepne Simone
Antonio Grondane
Gulsopre Sealhetye Gilseppe
Hosa Runaldi
Met
Mank Enisooe Pal Church
Eli Street
Weliout
Amend Chine
Mesa
Bronson
Webber Helm
Br. Mark’s
Washington
Wid Mir del Chea
Webelor
Sants
Mea
TV Meulniock
Jefferson Avenue
Mra
James Kimball
Mos
Mins Nelle Richands
Meckville
Mins
East Drinker Street
Mears Carney
Morest Chy
Washingiot Hall
Irvine Reeve Sun
T. J. Roeesw
Neal
Dwyer
Joonyn
Kingetots
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