West Scranton Red Men hold meeting with state leaders
Panooka tribe No 141 and its guests welcomed Charles Willetts of Harrisburg and Thomas Donnelly of Philadelphia for an inspection tour and speeches on the Red Men order. A wedding reception followed at Pleasant street with Mr and Mrs Hop king departing for a Pottsville trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harl-Garl Hall
Charles Ft. Willetts
Harrisburg
Thomas K. Donnelly
Philadelphia
Charles Willetts
H. Geiss
William Jeffrey
Mr. Miller
Mr. Walters
Willetts
Donnelly
Records Donnelly
Scranton
Pretty church wedding unites Miss Rose Canavan and Thomas Hopkins
Yesterday morning at St. Patrick's church Miss Rose Canavan of Pleasant street married Thomas F. Hopkins of Pottsville. Rev. J J Dunn performed the ceremony with Mare Johnson playing Lohengrin and Mendelssohn marches. Lucy Parvell served as maid of honor and James O'Hara was best man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Canavan
Pleasant Street
Thomas FF. Hopkins
Pottsville
St. Patrick's Church
Mare Johnson
J. J. Dunn
Mendelsvohn
Lucy Parvell
Olyphant
James O'Hara
Elmira
Sons of Cambrian Club Holds Evening at Cooperative Hall
The Sons of Cambrian Republican club held an entertainment and pig roast for members at Cooperative Hall. The program featured glee club numbers, recitations, speeches, solos, and a concluding song and chorus before the pig roast began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Cambrian Republican Club
Co-operative Hall
Sons of Cambria Glee Club
B. D. Lewis
Jones
Ivor C. Parry Boo
Covrerservense Vees Ree Sons of
Hugh Jones
van Thomas Goo
Sons of Cambria
Atterbury and Alumni Bowlers Clash On Becker Alleys
The Atterbury team defeated Alumni in a ten pin event last evening at Becker alleys. Atterbury scored 2 184 over three games to Alumni 2 071. Readable lineups include Atterbury McCracken Stover Morgan Davis and Hughes against Alumni Diehl Williams Harrington Magoverr and Coons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atterbury
McCracken
Stover
Morgan
Davis
Hughes
Diehl
Willams
Harrington
Magoverr
Coons
Shooting Rocks Morris Court Front of George James House
About 12.30 Tuesday morning residents of Morris court were awakened by rapid revolver shots and breaking glass. They rushed out to find the trouble centered in front of the George James residence as a stone was tossed through a window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Court
George James
James
Court Yard Shooting Suspect Sought After Repeat Fire
A man exits the window and searches the court for a trace of the perpetrator. No clue identifies the guilty party, but police say the same shooter fired several shots at the same house on Saturday morning.
Warrant Charges Include Assault and Theft on South Washington
William Yourblot swore out a warrant before Alderman Noone charging John Bilski with assault and battery and calling him scab after an alleged attack on South Washington avenue. A silver dollar was also claimed stolen. Bilski is not yet apprehended. Stanley Bailey was arrested on a warrant from & K Shelp before Alderman Noone for trading horses, a claim by a Binghamton man that Bailey’s horse was stolen. Bailey posted $500 bail after the alderman urged settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Yourblot
Jackson Street
Noone
John Bilski
Washington Avenue
Bliski
Stanley Bailey
K. Shelp
Lackawanna Avenue
Shelp
Bailey
Binghamton
Dry Goods Sale Offer from Mears and Hagen
Stamp collectors are invited to a cut price sale of dry goods by Mears and Hagen offering double stamps.
Community Notes From Area Churches and Local Events
Special cars will be in front of the First Baptist church on South Malin avenue to take Sunday school children to Nay Aug park for a picnic. The Loyal Crusaders will meet Saturday evening in Red Men's hall. St. Mark's Lutheran Sunday school picnics at Nay Aug park on Fridays. Rev. D P Jones will preach at Clayville the last two Sundays in August. Patrolman WKich Peters acts as lieutenant at the West Side station this week. Mrs M J Ainey hosted a fifth birthday party. Pelleville Loyal Crusaders meet this evening in the Mission school. Hayden Jenkins visiting Kingston and Harvey's Lake. Mr and Mrs Roger Jones and others vacationing at Atlantic City. Jacob J Berghauser and son John go to Germany for three months. Prof Harri Jones receives offer to lead a Brooklyn church choir. Miss Emmet Ellis entertained friends and served refreshments. The Three Friends dance moved to Mears hall on Friday. Miss Mabel C Spencer returns from Pittsburgh. Miss Anna Kelly returns from Harvey's Lake vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Malin Avenue
Nay Ang Park
Crusaders
Red Men's Hall
St. Mark's Lutheran Sunday School
Nay Aug Park
D. P. Jones
Tabernacle Congregational Church
Clayville
Jefferson County
Roger Jones
Mary Welsh
Nellie Welsh
Katherine Peters
Emmet Ellis
Lafayette Street
Ellis
Mears’ Hall
Mabel C. Spencer
Jackson Street
Pittston
Anna Kelly
Hampton Street
Harvey's Lake
North Scranton Accident and Local Social Notes
Patrick ONeill, laborer on Providence road, was nearly buried when a brick pile fell while digging a ditch yesterday afternoon. He escaped with minor bruises. Nearby, a wedding tied the Evans and Woeste families as Thomas J. Evans and Miss Hermeana Woeste wed and planned a bridal tour, then Throop residence. Various residents, from Patrick O’Boyle’s recovery to Atlantic City visits, are listed along with social calls on neighbors in North Scranton and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick O'Neill
Providence Road
O'Neill
Thomas J. Evans
Burgess J. Evans
Throop
Hermeana Woeste
Jermyn
T. R. Watking
Wales Street
Patrick O' Boyle
Warren Street
David Zimmerman
Atlantic City
Ambrose Mulley
North Main Avenue
Hig
Ovean Grove
Cory Snyder
Pearl Henry
Creen Street
Plitston
McHale
Nealon
Putnam Street
Lake Winola
Agnes Hinggerty
E. A. Reynolds
Brooklyn
Susquehanna County
Mary McCormick
Kate Kearney
Yard Street
Ethel Watking
Parker Street
Helen Watking
Pittston
At Our Great Cut Price Gale of Dry Goods
A brief local item notes a promotional sale at a dry goods store promising double stamps. No specific dates or names are provided. The fragment mentions a sales event and a customer incentive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mears & Hagen
Old and Well-Tried Remedy For Teething Pain
A vintage advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims sixty years of use in the United States with millions of mothers relying on it to relieve teething pain and associated diarrhoea griping and wind in the bowels. Each bottle priced at twenty five cents.
South Scranton Notes George Lohmann Aged 90
George Lohmann likely the oldest resident in South Scranton, celebrating his ninetieth birthday in April. Born in Bavaria in 1812, he immigrated to the United States, settling in Honesdale in 1850, and is known for his genial disposition and wide circle of friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lohmann
South Scranton
Bavaria
Germany
Honesdale
Noted Scranton Resident Keeps Active In Golden Years
The elderly man residing at 423 Willow Street and a charter member of Hickory Street Presbyterian Church has long been a prominent figure in church affairs. He celebrated his golden wedding last year and recently recovered from a serious operation. Father of Louis and John Lohmann, hotel owners, he lives with his wife a lone relative in Scranton, Mrs George Scranta. He remains hearty and engaged in social visits, tending his garden and flowers, and appears headed toward a centennial milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Willow Street
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
Lohmann
Louis
John Lohmann
Central City
George Scranta
South
Mulligan Arraigned for False Pretense in City Court
Peter Mulligan was arraigned before Alderman Lentes on a false pretenses charge brought by Cedar avenue growers Smith and Murphy. They said Mulligan, claiming city department employment, ordered goods for 7.50 and later paid cash for more that were not delivered, with the money applied to the old account. The suit followed, and the case was postponed to Friday to allow Mulligan to prove his employment claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Mulligan
Lentes
Messrs
Smith and Murphy
Cedar Avenue
Mulligan
Department of Public Works
Ecity
Leates
Funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Schieher at Cedar Avenue
The funeral for the late Mrs. Elizabeth Schieher was held yesterday from the family home at 1205 Cedar Avenue with many friends paying last respects. A large attendance gathered at St Marys German Catholic church for services led by Rev Peter Christ. Father Straub conducted the burial at Twentieth Ward cemetery with pallbearers John P. Phillips Philip Myers Stephen Knoepel and George Miller. Undertaker Klein oversaw arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Schieher
Cedar Avenue
St. Mary’s
Peter Christ
Father Straub
Twentieth Ward Cemetery
John P. Phillips
Philip Myers
Stephen Knoepel
George Miller
Klein
Return of John Zels Celebrated by Friends and Band
John Zels returned home after a long absence to a large gathering of friends. The Mountain Lake Citizens band led by Richard Locke played several selections. Attendees enjoyed various games and refreshments at a seasonable hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Zels
Mountain Lake
Richard Locke
Sauquoit Silk Mill Workers Get Lake Ariel Excursion
The Sauquoit silk mill employing 1 900 workers will take a free Saturday excursion to Lake Ariel drawing a large crowd from the factory and surrounding area.
Local Couples Vacationing in Buffalo and Toronto
Mr and Mrs Edward Reynolds of Sterling street and Mr and Mrs Thomas Oliver of Dickson City are spending four weeks at Buffalo and Toronto. Mrs C O Brooks and son of Brooklyn NY are spending a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Reynolds
Sterling Street
Thomas Oliver
Dickson City
Buffalo
Toronto
C. 0. Brooks and Son
Brooklyn
Ackerson Family Guests in New York Visit
Mrs Brooks's father and mother Mr and Mrs W R Ackerson of Wood street along with Dr J G B Corser of Providence road and Court street are spending a few days in New York City W H Ackerson of Butte Mont is visiting his parents for a few days.
Surprise party for Frank Ballentine at Plittsburg
Green Ridge notes describe 19 year old Frank Ballentine Jr being surprised by Mrs. William H. Sadler at Plittsburg New York where he has been with the D H engineering corps. The gathering included Mrs Ballentine who will visit Pittsburgh and the Adirondacks as guest of Mrs Sadler and Mrs Emmett Simmons and daughter Jessie. Other local mentions include residents at Green Ridge, Capouse Avenue, Prompton, Oquago Lake and Poyntelle with various visits and gatherings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Sadler
Emmett Simmons
Jessie
Kingeley
Charles B. Tobey
Arnold's Lake
Osaego County
N. Y
Mabel Mallory
Brighton
Green Ridge
J. H. Stevens
Capouse Avenue
Henry Benson
Prompton
Gertrude Warren
Dainty Refreshments Served at Local Gathering
Dainty refreshments were served among a group that included Misses Marie Kennedy Lydia Ingrick Ida Ingrick Libbe Khule Ester Mackey and Agnes Igo and Messrs Willis Leon ard David Mackey William McDonough Frank Igo William Igo and John Ingrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Kennedy
Lydia Ingrick
Ida Ingrick
Libbe Khule
Ester Mackey
Agnes Igo
Mesgers
Willis Leonard
David Mackey
William McDonough
Frank Igo
William Igo
John Ingrick
Mears & Hagen Advertises Double Stamp Goods
Local advertisement for Mears and Hagen promises double stamps on purchases. No further details on products, dates, or terms are provided in the readable text.
Obituary notices for Patrick Glennon and John Healey
Patrick Glennon of Minooka died Tuesday night in Hastings New York after four weeks in a new job and a recent pneumonia. He was 20 and survived by his wife and four children. John Healey of Walnut Street Dunmore died Tuesday evening at home after chronic rheumatism and heart failure. he was 30 and resided with his mother, with funeral at 9 o clock tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Glennon
Minooka
Hastings
N. Y
John Healey
Walnut Street
Dunmore
Saltry
City Improement Delays Prompt Complaints Over Tax Levy
Citizens in city hall voices protest as tax levy cuts postpone funding for several Improvements. The Tribune notes the ordinance was amended on final reading to lower the levy, delaying repairs on numerous streets and rebuilding projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Bridges Swept by Spring Floods Stir a North End Outcry
A North Sef ton citizen, in the office of Building Inspection Superintendent FB L Bray, denounces the delays in repairing bridges lost to spring floods. He urges action, saying communities may take matters into their own hands and improvise bridges from local timber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sefton
FB. L. Bray
North End
Bruimberg
Brisk Month for Recruits Sends Seven Men to Duty
The local recruiting station reports seven men sent to the U S Army this month. Enlistees include Oscar Schible Uniondale Hart Carpenter Thompson Walter Vannse Owego N Y to Fort Slocum for artillery. John W McCormick Binghamton William Murray Avoca John Coad Avoca Thomas L Fitzpatrick Central City sent to infantry barracks at Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Alread
Sam
Oscar Schible
Uniondale
Hart Carpenter
Thompson
Walter Vannse
Owego
Fort Slocum
John W. McCormick
Binghamton
William Murray
Avoca
John Coad
Thomas L. Fitzpatrick
Columbia
Coad
Murray
Philippines
Fitzpatrick
Fifteenth Infantry
McCormick
Jefferson, Mo
New Fire Hose Arrives for City Testing
Six thousand one hundred fifty feet of new fire hose purchased by the Department of Public Safety arrived in the city yesterday. It will be tested this morning at Front Engine House No. 1 on Frank Veluxe, under a 250 pound test with a guarantee of 400 pounds per square inch pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Pulic Safety
Yester
Frank dVeluxe
Also Mentioned on This Page
West
Red Men
Safe Depoalt Bank
St. Patrick’s
Dufour
GEO, W. Jenkins
S. Main’ Ave
Atterbury Vs
UU SD
Kinal Call
Lanark
Globe Warehouse
Keystone Lodge
Loyal Knights of America
James Leyshon
William A. Phillips
Daniel Harris
William J. Jenkins
John R. Thomis
Delaware and Hudson Station
General News
North Scranton
Alderman Leates
Sauquoit
Lake Ariel
William Meister
Pittston Avenue
William Kornacher
Elmdale
Schley
August Schimpff
Lackawanna River
Ilberty
German Beneficial Society
Mitts Hall
Park Place
Manhattan
Air Cells
Hanan
Hanan Oxfords
Donk
Penn Avenue
Sumter Brothers, Complete Outfitters
Irene
Franklin Avenue
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