West Scranton Events and Local Crime Report
The day features church meetings and social events at Simpson M E Church plus an open air concert and two funerals. A burglar snatched Elizabeth Hineline’s purse on West Lickawinna Avenue near Ninth Street, but barber Frank Flora recovered the bag containing $16 and handed it back amid a crowd. police are investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson M. E. Church
Webster Literary Society
Eliazabeth Hineline
Hallstead Court
Clarke Ros
Peter Ros
Weat Lickawinna Avenue
Ninth Street
Frank Flora
Tvilian
Entertainment by Elmwood Methodist Young Ladies Auxiliary
The annual social of the Wo men’s Foreign Missionary Society linked to Elmwood Methodist Episcopal church featured Grace Cramer on piano, a history by Margaret Hughes, recitations by Bertha Carson and Minnie Roberts, duets by May Tronium and Mile Fel Jowa, solos by Edith Fowler and Susan Markwick, and a social afterward with refreshments welcomed by many youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Ladies Auxiliary
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Elmypwon
Ofiss Grace Cramer
Young Ladies’ Auxiliary
Margaret Hughes
Busan Markwick
Minnie Roberts
Escapee Walter O Malley Arrested After Man Hunt
Walter O Malley of Lonergan Court who escaped Patrolman MacColligan during a raid on a burglary at a West Lackawanna avenue turber shop was captured yesterday afternoon and jailed. He had been implicated in the burglary after MacColligan fired two shots without striking him. The events followed a cold winter night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter O'Malley
Lonergan Court
MaccColligan
John McHate
West Lackawanna Avenue
O'Malley
MacColligan
O Malley Rescued After Impalement On Iron Fence
Report states O Malley was rescued by McColliman from a dangerous struggle after a man intoxicated became impaled on an iron fence on South Hyde Park Avenue. The injured man admitted that shots from an officer's revolver narrowly missed him. McHale was held in custody. O Malley is to be examined this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Malley
McColliman
Hyde Park Avenue
McHale
O Malley
Funeral Services for James Hendrew and John McAndrew
Rev. and EF Mathews officiated at James Hendrew’s funeral held yesterday at his sister Mire. Charles A. Ashboman attended and Knights of Pythias sent delegates. Interment followed in Lackawanna. A second funeral for John McAndrew occurred at 2 p.m. at St Patrick’s Church with Fev. Pather Ruddy officiating. Pallbearers included Dominick Moran and others. burial was in Cathedral cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF. Mathews
the Het Baptist Church
James Hendrew
Mire
Charles A. Ashboman
South Grant Avenue
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Jackson Street
Fev. Pather Ruddy
Dominick Moran
T. F. Grant
Thomas Gannon
Frank Dillon
Manus Granahan
Michael J. Norton
Cathedral
Webster Literary and Debating Society Meeting
The Webster Literary and Debating society met at Eugene J Fellows home on South Main avenue to conduct church affairs and a debate on the resolution That Expansion is Beneficial to the United States. The next meeting will be at Th Pett home on North Rebecca avenue Friday evening April 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Literary and Debating Society
Eugene J. Fellows
South Main Avenue
United States
Idred Victorios
Pett
North Rebecca Avenue
Stenner’s Dead to Present Open Air Concert
An open air concert is promised at No V1 Jackson Street at 8 this evening. The program includes Governor Roosevelt’s Rough Riders March by Blow Phillips, a serenade Sweet Spring, a cornet solo I Am Here, fires As Ye Nations, a medley overture Yankee Haech. The band, composed of well known musicians, is expected to deliver an excellent performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stenner
Jackson Street
Htonsevelt
Rough Riders
Phillips
Wedding Row At Killyn Patch Ends In Stone Attack
At the Davis Johnston wedding in Killyn Patch on Thursday evening a disturbance broke out with several persons in the crowd. Stones were thrown and windows broken before police arrived. Ann Llewellyn was struck in the head by a stone thrown by Kate Taylor. William Vaughan, a friend of Llewellyn, struck Mrs. Taylor with a stone. Payton Taylor also was involved and caused trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis-Johnson
Killyn
Patch
Wetelianhead
Ann Llewellyn
Kate Taylor
William Vauhan
Steamship agents to meet at Morgan's hall Monday
All steamship agents handling foreign drafts are requested to meet in Morgan's hall at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon. The funeral of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lasher of 44 North Bromley avenue will occur tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock with interment to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan's Hall
Main Avenue
Jucheon Street
Elmer Lasher
North
Bromley Avenue
Corset Fitting Available For One Week
A corset fitting event runs one week starting Monday April 24. Visitors may learn the benefits of the new style corsets and the attendant can help select models suited to individual figures.
Demonstration Show Highlights Key 11 12 13 Inch Lengths
The display emphasizes lengths of 11 12 and 13 inches as central features. The presentation notes how these measures stand out in the current exhibit and attract attention from observers.
Washburn Street notices and local events in Washington Camp
Notices report a vacant Hyde Park Jackson corner lot purchase by Washburn Street camp No. 178 for a large building, an address by J Arch Jones to West Side Concaive No. 21, a driver injury at Heber and Warnke, an entertainment by the Washburn Street Presbyterian Ladies Aid with ventriloquist Charles Hartley, a marriage at St Patrick’s Church, a young accident on North Rebecca avenue, injuries in Mt Pleasant mines, St Paul’s Pioneer corps electing delegates to a convention, the funeral of A J Corey, Rev F E Olmstead preaching at Simpson M E, steamship agents meeting at Morgan’s hall, and the Ladies auxiliary of Park Father Mathew ROvAY hosting a gathering at St Leon’s hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Street
Washington Camp
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Hyde Park Avenue
Jackson Street
J. Archie Jones
South Rebecca Avenue
West Side Concaive
Harry Cavanaugh
Heber & Warnke
Ladies’ Aid Society
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Charles Hartley
Pris, Lavelle
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Thomas Glynn
Juha Burke
Mary Burke
Michael Burke
T. A. TE
Harleigh
A. J. Corey
St. Patrick's Church
Cathedral
FE. B. Olmstead
D. D
Rochester
N. Y
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Chnter
Morgan's Hall
Main Avenue
Jackson
Ede Park
Mathew Rovay
St. Leon's Hall
Local Residents Create Weekend Visits and Guests List
Sylvester Bavilits of South Filiiern Avenue visits Forty Fail Alte and Fredo Davin of North Fumner Avenue left yesterday for Bawwekin. Willkie Tame of North Miln Avenue plans a meeting. Mika Maud Tinenmn of Port Td Pua and Charles WL Hume of North Main Avenue travel on business. Mil ford and Port Jervis host Mrs William Goewan and daughter as guests of Mr and Mrs W A Rid of Jackson Firest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester Bavilits
South Filiiern Avenue
Forty Fail
Alte
Fredo Davin
North Fumner Avenue
Bawwekin
Rative
Mee
Willkie Tame
North Miln Avenue
Mika Maud Tinenmn
Port Td
Charles WL Hume
North Main Avenue
Milford
Port Jervis
Mre
William Goewan
Dumehter
Pittston
Suesta
Mer
Mra
W. A. Rid
Jackron Rirest
Fire damages two Lackawanna shops prompt wholesale service continue
Fire damaged stores 312 and 314 Lackawanna avenue Thursday night. Crooked stock saved, bicycles seized for wholesale orders. Basement area at 448 Lackawanna avenue under Horan Mer rils clothing store aids operations. J D Withuma & Bro. arranging prompt handling of cream orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Avenue
Carloniera i
Sin Lacka- Wenn Avenue
Horan Fe Merrils Clothing
Frick Lee Cream
Telephoane
J.D
Local Society Notes From Green Ridge and Nearby Areas
Mrs starv Promer returns from Dalton visit while Mr Huery of Dickson Avenue takes a new post at Koeller Piano factory. Several residents recover from illness and travel to Wyoming. Local schools and gatherings noted with guests and routine visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starv Promer
Dalton
Huery
Dickson Avenue
Koeller Piano Factory
Andrew Gramp
Loraty
J. W. Stevens
Wyoming
Grace Hendricks
Lang Molny
N. Yu
Ww. Miller
Mreaker Street
Widdefiell
Electric Avenue
Norton Wagner
Pittston
Mev
Airs
Chlo
Montrose
and Ware
H. W. Cole
Harry Dunning
Elmhurst
Thomas Dunn
Delaware Aireel
al Hess
Slack Hax
Green Ridge Street
Dioksen Avenue
Minooka News Roundup and Local Events
Minooka hosts a social at Callery's hall by Welcome Danelig Chase tonight. James McDonough returns from Butte Montana, Jimmy once wandered western states. The Greenwood tastes worker paid Saturday. Opening baseball game locals vs Maroons tomorrow. Avetia Wilhelm departs for Manchester New York. Michael King joins Pruden Hal Insurance. The Greenwell No 2 coal plant suspends operations indefinitely. Patrick Carey leaves for New York to finish enlistment ending July 2, 18h9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahelln Mulherin
Manchester
Danelig Chase
Callery's Hall
James McDonough
Martin McDonough
Butte
Montana
Jimmy
West
Greenwood
Maroons
Avetia Wilhelm
New York
Michael King
Booth Main Street
Pruden- Hal Insurance Company
Dlam
Greenweal No. 2
Ecolllery
Patrick Carey
Regained Health Gratifying Letters From Happy Women
A letter from Mia, Nebraska, praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for life saving health. She claims doctors diagnosed consumption and confirmed cessation of menses but after using the remedy her menses returned, weight increased, and overall health improved after years of poor condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Menses
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Testimonial
Mrs Gro Leach of Alton Illinois reports severe womb trouble with frequent menses and weakness. After using doctors remedies she tried Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and says she feels like a new person and would not trade it for any doctors medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp
Boleam
Lange
Menses
Lydia E. Pinkham
North Scranton social gathering highlights a celebratory evening
Mrs Howard Davis hosted guests on Pure Ginn Street for a restitution themed party. The event featured entertainment, refreshments, and a guest list including Misses Diggit, Jennie Davis, Sadie Cohen and several men such as Frank Price and John Richards, with asides noting lighted entertainment and cordial hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Als
Howard Davis
Ginn Street
Jennie Davis
Ae Pus Eyes
Mashiwatide
Sadie Cohen
Woes Prank Price
Jayne Newton
Poesar Privie
John Richards
Thott Lewis
Joseph Wilikenis
Religious Services Schedule Holds Steady Across City
The Providence Metinotiat Episcopal church and Welsh Baptist church on Weet Market street hold morning and evening services in Welsh and English. Rev W F Davis from Wayvre avenue Welsh Taerotist church preaches at the Baptist church. Courses include Sunday school at 1 pm and Epworth League at 6 45 pm. A sermon series “Christ and Modern Society” continues at North Malwa Avenue Theater with Rev Bb F Hammond from Olyphant and another sermon on “Heaven, A Prepared Move for a Prepared People” by Rev W L Watkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Che Ubu
Werven
Providence Metinotiat Episcopal Church
William Edger
Jest Christ
Epworth League
W. F. Davis
Wayvre Avenue
Parsons
Weet Market Street
J. AL Byars
Watkins
Malwa Avenue
Morrw
Christ and Modern Society
Sandis
Bb. FP Hammond
Olyphant
Wachovia
Local Residents Noted in Social Visits and Changes
Mrs James Thomas of Ferdinand Street is seriously ill Lil Miss Laura WKrunhell of Breaker Street visits friends in Northum er Sliney Mack of Deacon street visits friends in Waverly Mrs J F Evans of Pittston visited relatives Yesterday David Evans resigns from Cowles hardware Willam Davie and Janice Mactlus kie visited friends in Pittston Miss Jora Lalart of Perckvilly guests on Purhker street Mrs Thomas Evans of Pittston visited friends on Hollister Avenue yesterday Rev M D Fuller former Providence M E church pastor now of Owego N Y called on members of his former congregation here yesterday Mrs Michael Loftus of Sweeney street Mita Annie Lynott seriously ill at Reyner avenue James Morgan Moreans Meade avenue brain fever Mr and Mrs Truman Guild visiting at Presbyterian parsonage return to Walden N Y Mr T D H Jones of West Market street resigns from 610 Meyers to become foreman of street cleaning J F Nichola of Pittsburg called on friends here yesterday Miss Fannie Eldridge of Norwich N Y guest of C T Bellamy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Thomas
Ferdinand Street
Laura Wkrunhell
Breaker Street
Northumer
Sliney Mack
Deacon Street
Waverly
J F. Evans
Pittston
David Evans
Cowles’ ‘Hardware
Willam Davie
Janice Mactluskie
Pttston Wertertay
Jora Lalart
Perckvilly
Purhker Street
Yeaterday
Thomas Evans
Hollister Avenue
Yaelerdas
M.D. Fuller
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
Owego
N. Y
Michael Loftus
Sweeney Street
Mita Annie Lynott
Reyner Avenue
James
Morgan Moreans
Meade Avenue
Truman Guild
Presbyterian Pareenage
Walton
N.Y
TD. H. Jones
West Market Street
Meyers
J. F Nichola
Pittsburg
Fannie Eldridge
Norwich
C. T. Bellamy
Thomas Jefferson Lodge to Host Entertainment and Banquet
Thomas Jefferson lodge plans an entertainment and banquet next Wednesday evening at the room. The Storrs Mines Accidental Fund holds a meeting today at the usual place to consider the empty key question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson Lodge
Storrs’ Mines Accidental Fund
Ysual Place
Song Becomes Popular Says The Writer
A friendly exchange notes a song’s rising popularity with listeners wearing the tune on display. The Bong Writer confirms many hear it and see others wearing it in public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puck
Farewell Reception for Christ Lutheran Pastor in South Scranton
The Lutheran ministers in Scranton honor retiring Christ Lutheran Church pastor Rev Henry Liew at a church reception on Cedar Avenue. Speakers praised his leadership, noting increased membership and reduced debt, with plans for his farewell sermon tomorrow morning and a later evening sermon by Rev Joseph Wiltike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Lutheran Church
Henry Liew
Cedar Avenue
Lutheran Ministers Association
A. L. Ramer
W. C. L. Laner
G. Spieker
J. W. Randolph
John Rowala
Lisse
Spieker
Rey
Mer. Tater
Kowala
Jasese
Jweoh Wiltike
Arlagefer
A. Herforth
Mir
Funeral for Abies Metitila Bohne at Hornmdon
Abies Metitila Bohne funeral held yesterday at Hornmdon with Rev Ki Schmidt presiding at Church of Peace. Choir sang as pallbearers and twelve young women served as flower bearers while a cortege moved to Pittston Avenue Cemetery for the burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abies Metitila Bohne
Hornmdon
Clarge
Ki. J. Schmidt
Church of Peace
Serviers
Pittston Avenue
William Shwe
Chirks Scehneler
CL Sarees
Joln D Baker
John Neher
Fred Genter
Star Social Club Sees New Officers Elected at Pitteton Hall
At the continued meeting of the Star Social club held at Mirts hall on Pitteton avenue officers chosen to assume duties. They include President Charles Kellerman Vice President M Duval corresponding secretary J Mitiz recording secretary MM Miller treasurer Ty Phillinag trustees Pred Kellerman Jacob Westner and Val Phillips A social occasion followed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Social Club
Mirts
Pitteton Avenue
T& Meth Fee
Harles Kellerman
M. Duval
J. Mitiz
MM. Miller
Ty Phillinag
Pred Kellerman
Jacob Westner
Val. Phillips
Fragments From San Antonio and Local Notices
A garbled San Antonio fragment notes a Phoenix traveler for health, Forward Tender returning, and a Knights of the Golden Fale ritual meeting with degrees conferred on six candidates. Taylor’s Fred Lowry faced a drunkenness charge, Aldermin Lentes fined, Lawry promised to stay away, and John Hoover plans travel. An operation occurred at a local hospital for a Pittston avenue resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williaon T
Bhool Street
Phoenix
San Antonio
Texas
Knights of the Golden Fale
Order
Fred Lowry
Taylor
Aldermin Lentes
Lawry
John Hoover
Prospect Avenue
John
Pred Sehneider
Pittston Avenue
Local Address Orders Recalled to C B Bharkes
Details indicate delivery directions to South Side central city and central Hyde Park with orders addressed to C B Bharkes at 144 Cedar Ave Phone 6685. The fragment notes a contact for routing or pickup but lacks full context or action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Central
Hyde Park
C. B. Bharkes
Cedar Ave
Methodist Church Outdoor Concert Highlights Local Talent
Miss Caroline Conklin of Scranton led a woodland concert with Mircel Emmia Bone piano Ruby Yost singing and Maeter sear Ludwig whistling. The Epworth League hosted the first evening program featuring piano and vocal solos readings and piano accompaniment by Emma Ludwig as part of church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Conklin
Scranton
Mircel Emmia Bone
Ruby Yost
Maetersear Ludwig
Whistler
Toviaim
Epworth League
Pine Solo
Lin
Sehabert
Misa
Hlink
Ruth Stuart
Ordtr Ludwig
Miss Emma Ludwig
Church and community notices mix with local incidents
Activities at Presbyterian and Methodist churches include sermons on Memory Good and Prayer of the Church for Her Ministers with services and Sunday school. Local arrests for drunkenness, a Laurel Hill line derailment due to a broken flange, funeral of Patrick Carer, and Knights of Honor meeting announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Lews
Carolineg Conklin
Mies Conklin
Mies Ruby Yoet
Oscar Ludwig
Emma Ludwig
Mark Twain
Conklin
Presbyterian Church
Gibbons
Lane Day
Edward Finland
Thomas Brannan
Burgess Powell
Laurel Hill
East Drinker Street
Patrick Carer
Vulock
St. Mars’s Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Knights of Honor
Duke of Norfolk and the clerks in a rural exchange tale
A humorous tale unfolds of the Duke of Norfolk and clerks in Buoghind who mismanage a form and a rural offer, while a widow asserts her life sentence for poisoning her husband. The scene shifts to post office discipline as an officious clerk insults a white reader, leading to reprimand and discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coloy
Cayenne
Duke of Norfolk
Buoghind
Alwaya Mikes
Chuerke
Dart
Norfolk
London
Gener
Ueadel
Indian Games and Exhibition At Paris Visit
A fragment describes Native American exhibitions with a fifty man team to play a rough field game akin to golf. It notes Indian tribes on reservations, fatally wounded during journeys, and a fast, risky chase where players aim to toss a wooden ball to a goal while pursued by opponents with large clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Tell Ame
Kufaula
Exta
Goa
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Social and Entertainment
Atlantic
George W. Jenkins
Webster
Kellys Patch
General News
Redfern
Globe Warehouse
Green Ridge
Manners
Mrs. Pinkham
Happy Women
Mia
Mills
Neb
North Scranton
News OF the Churches
South Scranton
H. F. Lisle
Miss Sohne
NEWS
Dunmore
Aiskey
Duffy
Duffy’s
Duffy Malt Whiskey CO
Rochester, N.Y
Foote & Fuller Co
Mears Building
Washington Ave
The
American Mitercope Company
Hermen Vasier
Pope Leo
Vatican Gardens
Charles Prohman
MR. Henry Miller
Academy OF Music
Burgunder & Reis
Lessoet
I. KR
Long
Katherine
Rober
Dime
Rose Sydell
London Belles
Karina
Brennan
Magee Extravaganza Co
McFee
Guernsey’s Hall
Washington Av
Elisha B. Worrell
New England
Sou Tony
Aggiest Museum
Cambridge
Commercial Museum
Piladelphia
Lady Wilds
Warerell
Bosekeopore
Orrell
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