West Scranton Patriots Plan Pole Raising Event
Citizens in Continental and Hyde Park areas prepare for patriotic pole raisings this weekend. A 71 foot pole will be erected at Continental with a 20 Kilo height flagpole lighting ceremony. Local veterans and church groups organize events with music, speeches, and a program honoring nine local soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Scranton
Continental
Scranton
Hyde Park
Washburn Street
Philip Roche
James Needham
James
John McGloin
Richard Rane
Thomas Stevens
George T. Griffiths
Milton
Haward Gross
Daniel Whhams
Thomes
George
William Thompson
John Redmond
Old Gary
South Rebecca Avenue
J. Archie Jones
Sterners Kind
Prager
Oe Rey SF
Matthews Scranton “Street Tipitat Church
Veterans and
Smingled
Hanner
Boof
Tree
Matthews
Dewey's
Chois
Sumner Avenue
Balo
Battleship Mall
Thomas T. Howells
Funeral for Mrs. John McColligan Held at Residence
A large concourse of friends attended the funeral for the late Mrs. John McColligan wife of Patrolman John McColligan held yesterday morning at the family residence 410.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McColligan
John MecColligan
Funeral Rites and Interments at Local Churches
The article details multiple funeral services for Mrs. J. G. Nicholson and Casmer Gulbis. It notes Revs A Broderick and Peter Roberts officiating, with interments at Cathedral and Washburn Street cemeteries. Pallbearers include Thomas Moran, James Kelly, Jobin Feeney, and others. floral tributes are described as beautiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Moran
James
Michael Kelly
Jobin Feeney
Thomas Coline
Patrick McNatly
J. G. Nicholson
Jackson Street
Horne
Sherman Avenue Mission Church
Peter Roberts
Olyphant
Washburn Street
W. Penn Morgan
Llewellyn Jenkins
William Fox
W. i. Jones
Thomas BE. Jones
James Leonard
Howard Jones
David Powell
George Jones
W. H. Powell
Casmer Gulbis
Father Culpas
St. John's
Local Band Concert Promotes St Brenden’s Council Event
A large crowd gathered near Jenkins Pharmacy to enjoy Lawrence’s Band at a St Brenden’s council event. The concert aimed to entertain residents and promote the Lake Ariel excursion on Aug. 9. A lantern floated three tickets, won by William Saul, Thomas Barrett, and Joseph Duffy. The clarinet solo “My Winnie” drew high praise for its beauty and simplicity.
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St. Brenden’s Council
Young Men's Institute
Jenkins’ Pharmacy
Main Avenue
Jackson Street
Lake Ariel
Means
Powell
Lawrence
William Saul
Thomas Barrett
Joseph Duffy
Winnie
Rh. G. Knowles
Saturday Price on Schriven Drawers Promises Great Fit
The ad extols Schriven drawers for men with an elastic seam that prevents strain and ensures proper shaping and fitting. It notes other firms charge more, but promises a favorable price this Saturday.
One Day Price Cut on Men's Golf Hose
The ad promotes discounted golf hose in several price tiers from $2.25 to 15 cents per pair. It claims best makes and styles with a money back style guarantee and lists specific sale prices including $1.25, 79 cents, 69 cents, 49 cents, 35 cents, and 15 cents per pair.
Link Cuff Buttons Sellout Preview Saturday
A stock of cuff buttons, many hundreds of pairs, sold for 6 75 cents and 1 00 a pair, will be offered Saturday at the auction sale.
Open Air Band Series Hailed in Wilkes Barre
Hart by Alexander of Wilkes Barre and Merry Minstrels, a medley, reflect strong public interest in regular outdoor concerts as city planners seek a series to meet widespread appreciation and attendance.
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Hart
Alexander
Wilkes- Barre
Merry Minstrels
Local Excursions and Socials Highlight Busy Week
A series of community events fills the week with excursions to Glen Onoka and Lake Artel, lawn social at 124 North Bromley, and a Mountain Park trip for Jackson Street Baptist church. Fare details, dates, and venues tailored to families and members across multiple groups.
Local Residents Return from Brief Visits and Guests
Washington avenue resident Ralph Rittenhouse returns from a Brooklyn Pennsylvania visit. Miss Mary Britten of Richmond is guest of Mrs. W. R. Jones on Deacon street. Edward Nettleton comes home from Poyntelle. Miss Nettle Knapp visits Elmira. A. C. Nettleton family returns from Rockaway Beach. Grace and Iris Burns come back from Lakeview. Mrs. Chamberlain of New York City returns from Capouse avenue visit. Elizabeth Lansing hosts friends on Sunset avenue. Anna and Bertha Jenkins return from three weeks at Lake Winola. Dr. Walter Tripp returns from Factorsville stay with Dr. W. K. Faats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Rittenhouse
Washington Avenue
Brooklyn
Mary Britten
Richmond
W. R. Jones
Deacon Street
Edward Nettleton
Poyntelle
Nettle Knapp
Capouse Avenue
Elmira
Grace
Iris Burns
Lakeview
Mrs. Chamberlain
New York City
Hevans
Elizabeth Lansing
Sunset Avenue
Anna
Bertha Jenkins
Lake Wincela
Walter Tripp
Factorsville
W. K. Faats
Obituaries and funeral notices from Archbald and nearby areas
August Wiltz of the East Side dies from a mining accident after a year of illness the Archbald native survived by wife and family funeral set for tomorrow at 43 Interment Archbald Catholic cemetery also noted are the deaths of Mrs Amelia Henopp sister of Councilman E F Wenzel at Cross street Petersburg funeral Sunday at 2 Interment Dunmore cemetery Eber Dimmick dies at home aged years born Allen dale Susquehanna county and resident of Beranton since 147% active in Green Ridge Presbyterian church survived by wife and six children funeral notice later Burt Gahagen son of Conductor James Gahagan dies at 29 Chestnut street age 2 funeral Sunday at 3 from 40 Cheat AAU street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Wiltz
East Side
Archbold
Archbald
Ils
Archbald Catholic
Wilts Waas
Peter Wiltz
Amelia Henopp
Charles A. Henopp
E. F. Wenzel
Cross Street
Petersburg
Oscar
Charles
Pauline
Dunmore
Eber Dimmick
Mr. Dimmick
Ailendale
Susquehanna County
Beranton
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Burt Gahagen
James Gahagan
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Chestnut Street
Cheat- Aau Street
NOrth Scranton Nuptials Tie Miss Bessie Eliot to Thomas Griffiths
The wedding of Miss Bessie Eliot of North Main Avenue and Thomas Griffiths of Throop Street was held at the bride's home with Rev. Charles Prosser officiating. The ceremony occurred in the decorated front parlor and was followed by a reception and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Prosser
Patrick Henley
Bessie Eliot
North Main Avenue
Thomas Griffiths
Throop Street
Primitive Methodist Church
Misa Mary I. Howells
James Morgans
Griffiths
Entertainment at Welsh Congregational Church Monday Evening
The Dutch Gap Mission School hosts an entertainment at the Welsh Congregational Church Monday evening. Admission is ten cents. The program features recitations by Miss Smile Jones and Miss Hattie Evans, selections by Blanch Banfield, instrumental duet John K. Davie and William Howells, and a drill by Margaret Lewis and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutch Gap Mission School
Welsh Congregational Church
T. M. Jones
Smile Jones
Blanch
John K. Davie
William Howells
Miss Hatthe Evana
Arthur Hobbs
Margaret Lewis
Lewis Paragol
Dieesacis
Venus Claas Bong
Joshua John Agian Saveidé
Morearet Davis Bo
Injuries Reported From Rock Fall and Falls
Michael Cannon on Bennett Street suffers a head cut several inches long from a rock fall in the Cayuga wine on Thursday. Mrs Patrick Healy of West Market Street slips from a wall while doing housework, tetanus develops and doctors try to halt rapid progression. Morphine is given for excruciating pain. William Nicholas, Cayign mine worker, has two badly crushed fingers after his hands were caught while helping replace a derailed car. He lives on Ferdinand Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Cannon
Bennett Street
Patrick Healy
West Market Street
William Nicholas
Cayign
Ferdinand Street
Aldermen face trio of theft, abuse and assault cases
Aldermen H Roberts handled cases involving Vincent White who obtained goods from Otto Myer under false pretenses and was committed in default of bail. Jois Maxwell allegedly abused his wife and children. bail set at $500. James Sheridan threatened violence against John Martin. $200 bail furnished. Joseph Haydock charged with assault and battery by Maggie Casa cavitch and discharged.
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H Roberts
Vincent White
Otto Myer
Jois Maxwell
James Sheridan
John Martin
Joseph Haydock
Akesault
Maggie Casacavitch
Carriage Stolen From Brown’s Repository Recovered
Constable Black recovered a carriage stolen from Brown's carriage repository on North Main Avenue. Joseph Morphine, occupant, faced a hearing by Alderman Fidler last night. After lengthy parleying the dispute was settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constable Black
Brown
North Main Avenue
Phelps Street
Joseph Morphine
Alderman Fidler
Morphine
Ministers Prepare Tomorrow Services Across Local Churches
Rev W. 4 Watkins preaches at North Main Avenue Baptist Church with communion after the morning sermon titled Lead Us Not into Temptation. Evening choir special and a 15 minute talk on The Moulding Decay of the Sunday School. First Welsh Baptist Wayne Avenue hosts Rev N F Davies with services at the usual hours. Rev Horace Peckover fills in for the missing pastor at Bible school 2 p.m. Young People's Society meets Tuesday. choir practice Friday led by George Davies. Rev Horace Peckover of the Puritan Congregational Church will preach tomorrow with Christ's Kin s men as the morning theme and The Devices of Mercy as the evening text. Charles Proseer of Primitive Methodist Church East Market Street to preach tomorrow morning.
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Watkins
North Main Avenue Baptist Church
First Welsh Baptist Church
Wayne “Avenue
N. FP. Davies
Horace Peckover
Young People's Society
Cheir
George Davies
Puritan Congregational Church
Hey
Charles Proseer
Primitive Methodist Church
East Market Street
Tomoerrow
Disfiguring Skin Condition Healed After Remedies
A Plainville reader describes a child’s lingering facial sore spreading across the nostrils and lip, once feared permanent disfigurement. After trying Cerouna Remap and Coriccna products, the sore vanished with no remaining traces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. Chichester
Plainville
Welsh Churches Set Services and Outing Plans
Sunday school at 2 490 p m with preaching in the evening. Rev T C Phillips to preach at Welsh Calvinistic church Wayne avenue tomorrow. Rev J A Evans leads First Welsh Baptist church services both morning and evening. Rabbath school at 2 p m. Primitive Methodist Sunday school on East Market Street plans a day outing at Nay Auge park with cars leaving Green Ridge at 9 30 o clock.
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Wayne Avenue
T. C. Phillips
First Welsh Baptist Church
Market Street
J. A. Evans
Primitive Methodist Church
East Market Street
Nay Auge Park
Green Ridge
Funeral for John W. Davis Predominates Local Notices
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from Brick Avenue residence with services at 22 o clock and interment at Washburn Street cemetery. Storrs Accidental Fund No 142 to meet 1200 at 247 Brick Avenue to attend. Several local residents and visitors are listed with travels and engagements including furloughs births weddings and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Davis
Brick Avenue
Washburn Street
Storrs’ Accidental Fund
Gwilym Harris
Cayuga Mines
Harry Smith
Company C
Camp Alger
Jacob Frith
North Main Avenue
Richard Thomas
Gobin
Annie Gillespie
Bruce
Oak Street
J. Costerhout
Dewey
Pittston
Waymart
Crystal Lake
Mile Ida Millard
Nicholson
Alvin Morgan
Lake Winola
Maggie Davis
Wayne Avenue
Atlantic City
Dre Reese
Lois
South Pond
W. W. Jenkins
William Sichols
Edris Williams
Hartford Post
Hartford
Primitive Methodist Church
Annie Morgans
Plymouth
George Morgans
First Welsh Baptist Church
Annie Reese
Morgan Watkins
Putnam Street
Dominick Kline
Hudson Street
Kate Brady
Kelsor Avenue
Narrow Escape at Continental Mines Ends With Bruises
Fifteen miners narrowly escaped death at the Continental mines near noon yesterday. Injured: William Morganns with a broken leg James Flynn head gash John Polack possible internal injuries. Others suffered bruises and shock. the shaft accident followed a momentary lever release during hoisting.
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Nother
William Morganns
James Flynn
John Polack
Morgans
Archbald
Flynn
Twenty-fourth Street
Polack
Keyser Avenue
Fngineer Snow
John Swingle
Polwanders
Jeffrey Powers
Thomas Harris
William Moderick
Joseph Roboski
W. John Tavis
William Gleason
Edward Thomas
Reed urged man to reach Washington amid rail washout
The Pittsburg Dispatch reports Speaker Reed wished to see a legislator so he telegraphed for him to come to Washington. The man rode the freet train but a washout blocked progress. He sent a telegram, and Reed replied, Buy a new shirt and come, anyway.
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Pittsburg
Reed
Washington
Tle
Senator Hoar's Surgery Noted For Skillful Speed
The Boston Herald reports Senator Hoar underwent a surgical operation on Professor Norton. The procedure is described as remarkable for both skill and rapidity, with only a brief shock and the patient recovering as well as can be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Boston Herald
Benatoer Hoar
Professor Norton
Happenings of South Scranton and a Domestic Case
Local items report the arrest of Mrs. Herman Saar on a warrant issued by Alderman Storr after she returned from Chicago and threatened Lena Ehrardt. Saar testified about her troubled marriage and alleged neglect by her husband who favored Miss Ehrardt. Bail set at $200. bondsman was her father in law Philip Saar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Saar
Willow Street
Chicago
Jack Chase
Alderman Storr
Lena Ehrardt
Mrs. Saar
Saar
Miss Ehrardt
City
Misa Ehrardt
Warant
Storr
Philip Saar
Mise Ehrardt
Sam
Lena Shue
Century Hose Holds Regular Meeting Amid Rates and Reforms
Century Hose members met with John Hartman presiding in Bonn's absence. The transportation chief reported railroads offered Lebanon October trunk line round trips five days and hotel rates at the town's best inn at 1.75 per day. Bids for uniforms were reviewed with Cairns & Eros, Griffin & Collings and Joseph L. Albrecht presenting three certified offers. committee to decide. Membership revisions were deferred a month. Wetzel announced $210 from recent pleas. work on the ly lawa committee to be ready at next regular meeting. Cohen sought support for state firemen presidency. Schwass chosen to represent the company at the state convention. Delegation to the convention discussed. Frable opposed, Hickey favored. Adjourned to Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Hose Company
Emil Bonn
John Hartman
Hickey
Transportation Committee
Lebanon
Flaures
Cairns & Eros
New York City
Griffin & Collings
Joseph L. Albrecht
Wetzel
Lylawa
Charles Cohen
Reading
State Firemens Association
Louis Schwass
Cohen
Frable
Joseph Geiger III In Critical Condition at Camp Alger
A report reached the city that Joseph Geiger of Company H Thirteenth Regiment at Camp Alger was dying. Chief Hickey sent a telegram to Major Kellar asking for Geiger condition. Major Kellar replied Geiger was quite ill but receiving good attention. Peter Marber, who enlisted with Geiger, wrote to Alderman Storr without mentioning the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Geiger
Camp Alger
Hickey
Kellar
Geiger
Peter Marber
Alderman Storr
Peter Zang Jr Returns to Camp Alger Tomorrow
Peter Zang Jr will return to Camp Alger tomorrow afternoon after a reception last night given by his brother members of the Yunger Maennerchor. The Fourteen Friends meet tonight at Hotel Best to elect officers. William Huester and Fred Buntsz return from New York City via the Hudson. Dr. Stewart Reeser returns from Delaware Water Gap. Misses Mame and Lottie Billard visit Miss Mollie Jansen. Charles Sprandie of Thirteenth regiment visits his home on Stone avenue. A son was born Thursday to James Will of Slocum street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Zang, Jr
Camp Alger
Yunger Maennerchor
Hotel Best
William Huester
Fred Buntsz
Cedar Avenue
New York City
Hudson
Stewart Reeser
Delaware Water Gap
Mame
Lottie Billard
Honesdale
Mollie Jansen
Willow Street
Charles Sprandie
Company
Thirteenth Regiment
Dunn Loring
Stone Avenue
James Will
Slocum Street
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St. Leo’s
St. David's Hall
David J. Cosgrove
Kivendike Quartet
George Howell
Tabernacle Church Quartet
Mra
J. Evans
Mr. H. Jones
H. E. Reese
Jacener, Tmialogue
Missee Aringtrone
Bradstaw
Day
Globe Warehouse
Glen Onoka
Emma Carr
North Bromley Avenue
Frederick Crawford
Nipple Division
Sona of Temperance
Lake Artel
Bert Harrington
Tribune
Consumer's Tee
Finglewood
Chicagoa
South Hyde
Paterson
N. J
William Beera
Arch Jence
John Lucas
St. Paul's
John E. Lewis
Hyde Park Avenue
St. Leo's Battalion
St. Leo's Tourist Club
Toston
Marc Sherin
Eva Roderick
John Roderick
Hampton Street
North Scranton
Bessie Elliot
Church Services
Mr. Speaker
Senator Hoar
South Scranton
Century Meeting
Joseph Geiger III
Britte
the Bitters
Vison
SALE
Ladies
Oxfords
Standard-Shoe Store
Lackawanna Ave
Morgan
Spruce
Chas. du P. Swift
M. Hallstead
Swift
CH. van Buskirk
Swipt. En & CO
Connell Building
Dickson Mfg CO
Seranton and
Wilkes-Barre
General Office
Letter Carriers’ Picnic
Laurel Hill Park
Bauer
Sig Pomm
Patn
Merrimac
Grand Fiam Senter PY
New York Herald
Angela
Germany
Austria-hunsary
England
Italy
France
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