West Scranton street brawl ends in knife assault
A street fight on West Linden Street left Joseph Mitchell and another man badly injured. Mitchell and a companion were arrested after a brawl that drew police to No. 18, with two participants wounded and others fleeing. A second melee on Seventh Street left several men with minor head injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Linden Street
Uwffeir
Jogeoh Mitehell
Mitchell
Millers
South Seventh Street
Jackson Street
West Side Hospital
Tne Iuries
Seventh Street
Local School Fund Deposits Reported at West Side Bank
Deposits yesterday at the West Side bank include contributions for public school pupils from multiple donors. Names such as Miss Josephine Lees Professor David Owens Elizabeth Lewis Bertha Kelly Edna Evans Nellie Richards Catherine Phillips Nellie Kelly and others appear with small sums totaling for school needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Bank
Elian Brice
Sarai MacDonald
Mary Tarris
Flas
Miss Leos
Miss Mur
Unclear OCR list with names and mixed amounts
Fragmentary OCR reading lists names such as Misa Nicholls Miss Heamish Miss Morgan Mise Evans and amounts like 2.40 1.50 2.49 1.74 totaling garbled figures. No coherent event or context is present to determine a proper news item.
Narrow escape after tainted sardines sickened family
The Herrity Perber family of North Hyde Park Avenue narrowly escaped serious harm after eating tainted sardines from an opened tin. Mr and Mrs Perber and one child were affected with symptoms prompting medical attention and a physician visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrity Perber
Hyde Park Avenue
Mors
Perber
Threr
atsterWard
Emeétiog
Wihiinistere
Sorioia
Sabbath laws debated by Wuaashburn Street church group
The Chi Upsilon society of the Wuaashburn Street Presbyterian held a well attended meeting last evening. They adopted a resolution urging Treynolds to oppose proposed legislation that could modify or alter Sabbath laws of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chi Upsilon Society
Wuaashburn Street
West Side Board Agenda Annual Meeting May 14
The West side board agenda schedules its annual meeting for Tuesday evening May 14 with elected officers and a social session. A luncheon and reception for young men is planned, likely at the Bicycle Club House on Jackson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Board Agende
Bicycle Club
Ciickson Street
Congregational Church Reelects Minister for Another Year
Members of Myiouth Congregational Church re elected Hey KE OA Boyne as pastor for another year. The minister has already served two years and received excellent satisfaction from the congregation. The meeting was well attended and interesting throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myiouth Congregational Church
Hey, KE
Boyne
Chiurel
West Side Republicans to discuss reapportionment protest
A special meeting of the West Side Central Republican elitt will be held tonight to discuss protesting the re apportionment of the First district as proposed by the legislature. Charity club members meet at 7 at Mrs. Charles Seeley’s home 2017 Olive street. Funeral for Obra Dame at Scranton Street home tonight with high mass at St Patrick’s Church and interment at Cathedral cemetery. YWCA executive committee to hold a meeting at rooms at 7 this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Central
West Side
Scranton Street
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Cathedral
West Scranton Banen
Young Women's Christian Association
Po'clock
The Upholstery and Drapery Store Promotions
The ad claims superiority in assortment styles and prices over rivals. It touts forming a department in a large store and promises a vast range of yard goods and drapery, detailing Cable Card Nottinghams Brussels Nets Irish Points and other fabrics as popular today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Upholstery Stock Includes Tapestries and Drapery Fixings
Our shop offers a wide upholstery stock including tapestries brocatelles velours art tickings sateens denims silkoines and more plus all drapery fixings such as poles brackets rods hooks exe ere acquaint yourself with our Upholstery Department money may be saved in it at all times.
Final arrangements for house event and club meetings
Final arrangements for the house, warming and reception will be made. Members of the William Connell Glee Club are requested to meet at 7 38 this evening in Robert Morris lodge, robes impices uniforms. The board of directors of the Electric City Wheelmen will hold a meeting in the club house this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Connell Glee Ol
Robert Morris Lodge
Electric City Wheelmen
Services for Thomas Williams Held on Hampton Street
Remains of the late Thomas Williams were honored at a private service yesterday afternoon at the Hampton Street residence. Rev. Dr. Hopkins led the rites for the First Welsh Baptist church. Lodge members from Patagonia lode Kalfehta Pythian attended along with the Bellevue mine fund. Flower-bearers were Gomer Reese and Willan Jones. Pall-bearers included Edward Davis Reese Z Evans Henry G. Davis Charlee Wranberry Michael McTain and William Lewis. Interment followed at Washburn RL cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas ©. Williams
Hampton Street
Db. DD. Hopkins
Wfiret
Patagonia Lode
Kalfehta
Pythian
Bellevue Mine Fund
Gomer Reese
Willan Jones
Bdward Davis
Reese Z. Evans
Henry G. Davia
Lodge
Charlee Wranberry
Michael McTain
William Lewis
Fund
Washburn RL
Notary Morgan Offers Certification at Two Offices
Notary public Morgan will be at 108 North Main and 03 South Main Avenue all week to prepare certificates. This service event aims to assist residents needing official attestations and document authentication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bo. Morgan
North Main
South Main Avenue
McDermott Welcomed as New Pastor at Simpson Methodist
Kew HC reports the new pastor of Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church, McDermott, was greeted by the Ladies Aid Society at a tea in the parsonage last evening. The pastor's wife attended and was warmly received by the ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kew, HC
McDermott
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Laies’ Aid Society
Indies
Morgan Thomas Applies for Low Rates at 1128 Jackson Street
Morgan Thomas presents an application for reduced rates at 1128 Jackson Street. The notice notes eligibility and requests review of pricing terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Thomas
Jackson Street
Delegates chosen for diocese convention and local society updates
Hyde Park Father Mathew society elects J. C. Gallagher and Tod Fleming as delegates to the diocesan convention at St Johns Hall Pine Brook on May 17. M. Sheridan and John Murphy to represent the cadets. Alternates named: Thomas Metcirian John Cr ral John Shaughnessy sr and James Repay. Young Women’s Christian Association classes in session with strong interest. D and L Dancing class held weekly social at Mears’ hall. Mr and Mrs Woh Davis of South Main Avenue returned from relatives in Mahonoy City. Howell Harris to mark their first anniversary without smoke at their cigar store on Novel Main Avenue. Beers' bottling reps reportedly sold beer from a wagon in Keyser Valley during workers’ shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
Father Mathew Society
J. C. Gallagher
Tod Fleming
Bt. John's Hall
Pine Brook
M. Sheridan
John Murphy
Thomas MetCirian
John Crral
John Shaughnessy
Tames Repay
Women's Christian Assciation
Mears’ Hall
My. O
W.oh Davis
South Main Avenue
Alahanoy City
Howell & Harris
Novel Main Avenue
Keyser Valley
South Scranton Notes Miss Flaherty Rites
The note details the funeral services for Miss Mary Flaherty in South Scranton. It mentions prayers, the Blessed Virgin, sacred heart devotion, and lists pallbearers including William Werding, Daniel Murray, Kate Oddines Thon, and others as the procession formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Flaherty
Pets
St. Tolints
Sacred Heart
Willian Werding
Daniel Murray
Kate Oddines Thon
Dunes Vinglwa Dant Butrick
Tearem
Joh Heatley
William Peanteaya
Tradley Hondlow
Tih Tholinek
Tragic Fire Claims Life of Local Child in Back Yard Incident
A fatal house fire in a local yard endangers a family as neighbors hear screams. Firefighters respond quickly but a child dies after being buried amidst the blaze. Fire crews and police were dispatching to the scene and later announced the victims.
Untitled note on local events and figures
Fragmentary OCR text describes social and civic items including wine, merchants, and a mention of a religious hold on a Saturday evening. Names referenced include local groups and individuals, with scattered place mentions and a church event noted.
Unclear local notices from historic newspaper page
Fragmented OCR text shows a collection of names, places, and brief notices. Items mention annual meetings, banquets, audits, travel, convalescence, and social events across towns and streets, with references to individuals such as Leon, Markinton, and Wilier Lick, among others.
North Scranton Welsh concert reports prize winners
An event at the Welsh Congregational church on West Market Street featured songs and recitations with Henry Davie as chairman. Winners included Carrle Moruyen for How I Love to Talk with Jesus, Henry Miething for Pale Moe'r Cweddiwgr, Maude Weirtherpe for Gur Flag, Bessie Vans for Model Chiureh, and Reese Price for F Crolgsydd ao Weh Nam. Gwil lym Morlais and Rev. Thomas R. Watking served as adjudicators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Market Street
Henry Davie
Guillyin Morlaie
Bards
Jesus
Catherine Hitchings
Louis Hughes
Given Price
Carrle Moruyen
May Lewis
Maude Weirtherpe
Gwillym Morlais
Thomas R. Watking
Miraculous Escape At Leagett Creek Mine
Maimus Evans of Robert avenue escaped instant death at Leagett Creek mine on Saturday. After preparing a blast he and a laborer waited in a safety spot. A subsequent blast from a neighboring chamber knocked Brans down and buried him in coal and debris. He was aided and taken home on Robert avenue with bruises and cuts to the face and body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maimus Evans
Robert Avenue
Leagett’s Creek
Ile
Evans
Brans
Tenor Joshua Johns Leaves for Newcastle Pastorate
Joshua Johns leaves this section for Newcastle Pennsylvania to serve as first tenor at the Newcastle Methodist Church. His departure is noted as a loss by local singers and residents after his return from Washington when he was heard by church stewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Johns
Newcastle
Johns
Washington
Fire at 855 Grove Street Injures Hopkins Family
A blaze at 855 Grove Street in West Scranton caused by a defective flue damaged the house of John Hopkins and owned by William Stveemon. The fire raced to the upper floors while the family slept, but they escaped in night garments. Firefighters saved a nearby barn and several outbuildings. damage about 1500 dollars with no insurance. North End fire companies all responded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove Street
John Hopkins
Willam Stveemon
West Scranton
Mr. Hopkins
North End
Marriage of Miss Ligglie O Harr a Moran on Theodore Street
Miss Ligglie O Hara and Willant Moran were married by Alderman Myers last Saturday evening and will start housekeeping on Ferdinand Street. Word arrived of Anthony Moran's death in Butte City Montana on Friday, believed due to pneumonia, with news not yet confirmed to his siblings. Benjamin Jenking of Wayne Ives nie is seriously US.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligglie O'Hara
Theodore Street
Willant Moran
Myers
Ferdinand Street
Anthony Moran
Butte City
Montana
Moran
Mary Street
West
Benjamin Jenking
Wayne Ivesnie
Jailed on Three Charges After Wedding Bedlam
Charles Spoher faced accusations including drunken conduct and public disorder after a chaotic wedding near Dako Mutelkoweli’s home. He allegedly assaulted a guest, damaged property, and resisted bail. Alderman J. Kelly ordered his arrest, with additional charges likely if lawmen proceed.
Kemp's Bilan Remedy Sample Offer Promises Cough Cure
A promotional notice touts Kemp's Bilan as a superior cough remedy. It claims druggists can provide samples and asserts the product cures chest coughs and related ailments, urging belief in its merits and authorized distribution by the proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp
Huss
Paine Waa Death Notified After Investigation Delays Burial
The death of a frail child was reported by Paine Waa. Authorities delayed burial pending further inquiry while the body remained at Custek's morgie. The child reportedly was at a family residence in Wet Seninten before arrangements for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Fotie
Custek
Lew Jordan Stabbed In Riot Near Filet Avenue Crossing
Lew Jordan aged 19 of Emmett street was stabbed in a small riot near the Filet avenue crossing of Content Rallywied of Low Toreoy. The clash involved a crew of young men and a timber of Hungarians in the vicinity. Jordan sustained two stab wounds one in the chest and one over the right eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Jordan
Emmett Street
Filet Avenue
Jordin
Obituary notices from Dunmore and Scranton deaths
Obituaries report Thomas Young of Dunmore died at 63 after Bright's disease while employed 35 years by Pennsylvania Coal. Other notices include Mrs. John Mills dying in Pitts ton, James Roberts age 21 from Gibson street, Christina Goerlitz age 89 in Scranton, Henry Gibbons age 21 in Sport Hill Dunmore, Cora Davis 17 from Edwards court, and Curtis James infant funeral plans in Scranton. Funeral details given for several.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Younc
Thomas Young
Dunmore
Blaikely Street
Bright
Scotland
Ife
Pennsylvania Coal Company
W. RK. Young
Englewood
N. J
Dunmore Cemetery
James Ff. Roberts
James I. Roberts
George W. Roberts
Gibson Street
George W., Jr
Fred S
John W
Tracey J
Cyrus M
Rosa H
Delaware
Lackawunkie
Western
Ienry Gibbons
Welaok
Fenry Gibbons
Michael Gibbons
Sport Hal
Joe
Martin
John
Thom
Thomas McCaurthy
James Kelarney
Katherine
Cora Davis
Cora
Eleager Davis
Edwards Court
Curtis
John James
Fourteenth Street
Cambria
Atti Odelock
Shopping in China the bargaining shopkeepers keep pace
Feary Pearson notes Chinese shops avoid fixed prices with strong haggle culture. Traders publicly post price lists to prevent overcharging while unions of manufacturers fix base prices. Street bargaining erupts in loud voices and gesturing as customers and shopkeepers vie over small sums amid crowded narrow lanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feary Pearson
China
Merate
Oecurts
Fin
Weorkuy
Othe
Jesus
Mike Tube
Aituney Roedys
Green Ridge lucE baseball team announces season lineup
The Green Ridge base ball team lists players including Grims as pitcher Alalion at shortstop Kiefer at third base Clardier at second Stott center field and Gardier captain. George Slowther returns from a trip to Carbon and local residents miss Hall Mrs Hall and Dr J L Bordham visit. Dr Theodore Sureth improves his residence with a new front and wire porch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge Luce Factory
Ciaffres
Grims
Alalion
Kiefer
Tlyst
Clardier
Marvin
Overhaugh
Stott
Thelits Tlolthaim
Plehtfeld
Gardier
Uicorge Slowther
Monsey Avenue
Lis
Carbon
Abiuler
Fred Mrhard
Honesdale
We. Erhardt
Miss Hall
Eliniora
N.Y
J. L. Bordham
Capouse Avenue
W. H. Collins
Nanette
Sanderson Avenue
New York City
Theodore Sureth
Man Found Dead On Moosic Mountain With Suspected Knife Wound
A man’s body was discovered on Covey’s Swimp near Moosic Mountain. Examination shows the throat cut and the jury ruled death by the man’s own action. identity of the deceased remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vorgner Roberts
Dad
Covey's sWimp
Moosic
Five Months Old Infant Dies in Suspected Neglect Case
A five months old child of Jennie Price died yesterday amid reports of improper nourishment. The infant, described as Sopotheeld, is believed to have suffered neglect. deputy Cogouer assisted in the investigation as authorities seek cause and ensure proper care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Price
Sveteie Albowion
Obituary Notice of Moosic Man’s Sudden Natural Death
A Moosic man died suddenly yesterday. The son of Mr and Mrs Drake, lias Drake, was reported to have died of natural causes. Coroner Hobwits was notified and investigated the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myre
Lias Drake
Moosic
Hobwits
Mieco
The Coffin Wouldn’t Sink On Powhatan Civil War Sailors
In a Civil War era tale from the Powhatan voyage a naval crew aboard the Powhatan faced a sinking coffin incident. Admiral Robley Evans then a White officer helped contain the situation as a sailor died during the event. The report notes the ship’s peril amid battle flash and a grave loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powhatan
Weat Indies
Robley
Evans
Ie Hue
Wbelidge
Coffin Burial Turns Eerie Afloat
An account from D Appleton’s Bailes Log describes a Cape Payden quarantine where a coffin could not be buried on shore or sold for a new coffin due to no screws. A coffin resurfaces as gases swell it, capsizing fear and panic among sailors. The crew attempts to tow the body back, but the coffin rises and sinks, leaving the men rattled and the ship's crew shaken by the uncanny scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Payden
Admiral Means
D. Appleton
Jan
Towas
Dever
Wartinghop April Supe Metaline Feature
Fragmentary text indicates a wartime style report with names and events unclear. Readable items include potential person names such as Graver Wilkee and Lelown plus geographical hints like Metaline and WAU. The passage remains insufficient to confirm a coherent event or outcome.
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Scranton
Joseph Mitchell
Thomas Williams
E. A. Boys
Plymouth Congregational Church
Huyler
Scottcere
G. W. Jenkins
Chi Upsilon
Board of Trade Annual
Portieres
Globe Warehouse
General News
South Scranton
Selshhore
Wire
Quins
Webb
Baat Nhehl
Thie
Konstan
Orp
Sriyal
Wayne Bi
Ecco Cher
Noth
Knighta
Will Miyek
Martman
Delin
Elaurich
Peliog Eyalyre
Teleniai
Pat Plee
Danieh Leon
Chioo Heulos
Mey
Markinton
Elm Steeo
Rete Railroad
New York
Elian Street
John Lyeel
Buck Gheet
Cripple Creek
Tehont
Douhulti
Clay Avenue
St. Mow's
Oh Baliinae
Ponight
Mas
Willer
Vrink Pulir
Air Hin
Ilto
Bow
Toyo
Thomas Coury
Butior Chiet
Northscranton
Bisteddfod
Welsu
New Castle
George Spoher
Charles Spoher
Baker
J. Kelly
Mae
Hin
Spohor
Dako Mutelkoweli
Howe
McMupeay
Hutebkowski
Leo Jordan
Jown Miles
John Mills
Maury Street
Pittston
McLoughlin
Holy Rosary Church
Cathedral Cemetery
Christina Goubrelitc
Christina Goerlitz
Va Asheet
Louis Chowglitz
Philip
William
Cleorge Farbey
Mies
Charles Miller
Frank Mickler
Oriental
Wilton
Arlington Rugs
Smyrna
Japan
Michaelian Brothers & CO
Washington Avenue
Green Ridge
Mit
Che
Academy OF Music, Reis
Moulay
Chas. K. Champlin
Bob Evans
Lycean Theatre Reis & Burgunder
Lessece
AJ J. Durey
OND Sunt
Mr. Thomas Jefferson
Rip van Winkle
Seale On
Eate Mena
Nettal Love
Peter F. Dailey
Ta. mi
New Gaiety Theater Ale
G. Terrington
Irwin
Majestics
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