West Scranton flag raising honors fallen, nation
A West Scranton flag raising at South Rebecca avenue and Washburn street featured a 15 by 25 foot Old Glory raised from a 75 foot pole. The event included prayers, speeches on patriotism, Civil War veterans roles, and a large crowd. Local youths away with soldiers were honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Rebecca Avenue
Washburn Street
J. B. Sweet
Simpson Methodist Church
J. Archie Jones
George T. Griffiths
John Redmond
Daniel Williames
Walter
Edward Gross
William Thomas
George Thompson
Thomas
Fsar
Jacob Henry
Jones
Aldrin
Grand Army of the Republic
Dewey
Klondike
Caleb Evans
Benjamin Morgan
James McNulty
Reese Reese
Tabernacle
Patriotic Gathering Features Speech and Song
A local gathering featured Mrs E B Evans Mrs H E Reese Mrs J Jones and Jacob Kherse in a dialogue by Reed and Miss Armstrong with Bradshaw. H B Paine of Post 139 delivered an address on the Flag and all joined in singing America to close the patriotic meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eb, Evans
H. E. Reese
J. Jones
Jacob Kherse
Armstrong
Bradshaw
H. B. Paine
Mathering
America
Married Couple Joins in Swetland Street Ceremony
Miss Mary Ann Jones and David John Jones wed Saturday evening at the groom’s parents’ home 636 North Hyde Park avenue. Rev Thomas DeGruchy officiated. reception followed and the couple will settle at 137 South Garfield avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Jones
Swetland Street
David John Jones
North Hyde Park Avenue
William i. Jones
Kate Lewis
Gwennie Griffiths
Joseph Jones
Thomas DeGruchy
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Wnh
Miss Griffiths
Jones
South Garfield Avenue
David Jones
David Willams
David James
Davids
Thomas
Philadelphia Bride Weds New York Man in Scranton
Miss Mary K. Cherry of Philadelphia and William Morrison Stitt Jr of New York City quietly married Saturday at noon at Wirhiurt Street Presbyterian church parsonage. Rev J Moffatt officiated with only bookman H W Beiderman present. The bride wore a neat traveling outfit. Stitt works as a salesman for a major New York publishing house. Rev Moffatt was Scranton’s only Presbyterian minister available for the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary KE. Cherry
Philadelphia
William Morrison Stitt
New York City
Wirhiurt Street Presbyterian Church
7. J. Moffatt
H. W. Beidieman
Spruce Street
Mr. Stitt
Rev. Moffatt
Scranton
Camping Out Takes West Scranton Youths on Vacation
Several camping parties form the proper plan for vacations as West Scranton young men head to outings. One two week trip at Farview Lake in Pike county includes Edwin Peters William 8 Mears Jeanne Price J W Bunnell Charles Mansfield Gus Welnes and Fred Weinss. The ’07 Rucial club lists Alfred Moses Jennie Jones Patrick Denner John McNamara Ben Thomas William Price Thomas Morgan Joe Mettermack and William Morgan among those who will spend the period away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Scranton
Farview Lake
Pike County
Edwin Peters
William 8. Mears
Jeanne Price
J. W. Bunnell
Charles Mansfield
Gus Welnes
Fred Weinss
Alfred Moses
Jennie Jones
Patrick Denner
John McNamara
Ben Thomas
William Price
Thomas Morgan
Joe Mettermack
William Morgan
Will Spend
Globe Warehouse Offers Wide Range for Infants and Mothers
The advertisement touts the Globe Warehouse as the place to shop for dresses, accessories, and infant needs. It urges mothers to visit to find all kinds of items for children and family outfits and promises thorough consideration of customer wants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Warehouse
Trade Goods Listing for Fabrics and Finishes
Catalog entry describes fabrics including flannels and cashmeres in plain and embroidered styles with silk finishing. Indicates various textile grades and finishes suitable for garment production and tailoring.
Hand Knit Fabrics Describe Fine Wool and Cashmere Textiles
In fine Hand Knit Wool, Dainty Cashmere, Flannel and similar fabrics offered in plain or elaborate finish. The description highlights texture, material quality, and finish options for decorative and practical use.
Light Sheer Slips With Plain Or Lace Trims
Describes slips made from light material offered in plain or elaborately trimmed styles with hand inserting. Prices range up to 4.00 dollars. Includes brief note on lace options and finish.
Fashion Fabrics and Babies Styles at Right Prices
In fine cashmeres India silks and other materials Styles suit all ideas of what the baby should have at right prices Fine ones at 1.00 very swell ones at 7.00 All grades between.
Short Dresses For Toddlers In Plain And Embroidered Styles
A note on toddler dress fashions noting that making little garments at home is no longer economical. It contrasts plain simple styles with more elaborate embroideries and laces, suggesting a shift away from home sewing.
Baby outfit values under cut prices and good goods
The writer notes many baby items are available at lower prices than professional infant outfitters while still offering proper makes and materials. The style aims at practical bargains for parents seeking affordable, quality baby gear.
Hobson Camping Club Camps on Lake Winola Shores
Two weeks on Lake Carey in Wyoming county precede a Lake Winola stay where Hobson Camping club members George Daniels Robert Snow William Snow Eugene Grooks and Stanley Lewis joined the party and campers were augmented by their presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Carey
Wyoming County
Lake Winola
Hobson Camping Club
George Daniels
Robert and William Snow
Eugene Grooks
Stanley Lewis
Social Farewells and Local Celebrations
A farewell reception honors Harry Morris on Academy Street as friends wish him a pleasant journey to the south and a future in his new home. The Davis couple mark their first wedding anniversary with guests, choir selections, and late refreshments. Washburn Street church girls enjoy a Friday outing at Nay Aug park with luncheon and a teacher led party featuring several named attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Morris
Academy Street
Geiresis
Mr. Morris
Suerte
Alma Hughes
Vida Sterling
Maule Phillipa
Edith Bevers
Carrie Karr
Marryne
Ed. Burke
Lewis Harrington
Will Berlin
Ray James
Henry Buntz
Fred Wills
David J. Davis
South Decker's Court
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Davis
Washburn Street
Katie Chase
Helen Jones
Evn Stevens
Margaret Jones
Christine Fellows
Nettie Davis
Esther Davis
Wyoming
Pioneer corps to exhibit at national abstinence convention
Thirty strong in full uniform left for Boston to attend the national convention of the Total Abstinence Union of America. No competition drills are planned. the corps will stage an exhibition drill instead, showcasing disciplined training by Captain Walter McNicholas and the unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Pioneer Corps
Boston
Total Abstinence Union of America
Walter Mc Nicholas
Timothy McCoy
John Murray
Michael Battle
Anthony Cummings
Frank Carroll
John Gaughan
J. J. Farrell
John Larkin
Daniel Lenihan
W. Haskins
John P. Murray
Patrick Murphy
Robert Mc- Nicholas
Thomas McGraw
Walter McNicholas
John McCormack
T. A. McCoy
Thomas McNamara
Frank McDermott
Patrick McAndrew
J. B. Powers
Hugh Neil
Thomas Ruddy
Patrick Scout
M. T. Sullivan
Peter F. Walsh
Charles Graham
William Sulivan
Stephen Durkin
John Murphy
Letter From Seaman Reveals Battle of Admiral Cervera
Miss Loukta Whalen of Luzerne Street received a letter from her brother Matthew Whalen a seaman on board the flagship New York describing a hot time during the destruction of Admiral Cervera’s fleet. He mentions sending mementoes and copies of the Squadrum Bulletin dated July 3 1898 with a graphic sailor like account of the chase after the Cristobal Colon and the surrendering officers. The bulletin ends with a reprint of the fleet telegram from Acting Rear Admiral Sampson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loukta Whalen
Luzerne Street
Matthew Whalen
New York
Cervera
Cristobal Colon
Sampson
Funeral of Martin McNally and Gehagan child noted
Many friends attended the funerals held yesterday afternoon. Martin McNally’s rites began at the residence 1012 Eynon Street and moved to St Patrick's Church for a blessing by Rev. A. T. Broderick. Interment followed at Cathedral Cemetery with pallbearers named. The Gehagan child's funeral from 430 Chestnut Street drew many friends. floral tributes were profuse and interment occurred at Cathedral Cemetery with pallbearers and flowerbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin McNally
Eynon Street
St. Patrick's Church
A. T. Broderick
Cathedral
John and
Thomas Ford
James Dunleavy
John Moran
P. Tierney
M. Walsh
Welsh minister visits West Stranton after sea voyage
Rev J W Williams D D of Swan geu Wales arrived by the 5 35 Delaware Lackawanna and Western train from New York City. He comes to America after seven years abroad and is welcomed by friends at 216 South Main avenue where he stays with Mr and Mrs Evan J Davis. A general reception is planned and his sermon from last evening is noted in today’s Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Williams
D. D
Swangeu
Wales
West Stranton
Delaware, Lackawanna
Evan J. Davis
South Main Avenue
Mr. Davis
Booth Main Avenue First Welsh Congregational
The congregation at Booth Main Avenue First Welsh Congregational holds services and community gatherings outlining church events and programs for members. Local clergy lead worship while outreach activities and charity programs are announced to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Booth Main Avenue
First Welsh Congregational
Woman's blues linked to diseased organs says Pinkham
A 19th century notice promotes Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a cure for nervous mood and uterine illness in women. It cites Mrs. F. S. Brewer of Kansas and urges distressed women to seek advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. The ad notes over a million women benefited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Joint excursion planned by local churches to Lake Ariel
The North Scranton Congregational Church and another local church will hold a joint trip to Lake Ariel on Thursday August 11. Great preparations are underway and a large crowd is expected to attend. Howard Davis and wife of Eyentonreet are being congratulated on the arrival of a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Scranton
John E. Lewis
Hyde Park Avenue
F. Matthews
Scranton Street Baptist Church
Washburn Street
Eva Roderick
Hampton Street
F. P. Doty
Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Eva
Washburn Street Cemetery
Fire damages cigar store in South Scranton
The cigar store of John Thiel at 412 Pittston avenue burned yesterday at 11. Man Knellar of Century Hose Company extinguished the fire after removing a chemical can. The blaze scorched tobacco scraps but caused little structural damage to the building owned by Mrs. Barry. Thiel had not been in the building since Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thiel
Pittston Avenue
Knellar
Century Hose Company
Thiel
Barry
W. A. Nordt
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
Mr. Nordt
Hose House
Guths Band
Central Park Garden
George Hofnogel
Andrew Best
Albert Heler
Lily Lake
Gua Rehner
Fred Seeling
Cherry Street
Lake Sheridan
William Miller
Joseph Radel
Philadelphia
Community notices and social events in Dunmore
Epworth league held a lawn social at Harry Spencer’s home with about 100 attendees. Mrs. A J Morris funeral services were held at Grove Street residence with Rev A J Van Cleft officiating, then burial at Reeders. A baby boy arrived to Mr and Mrs William Miller of Frockerrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Harry Spencer
Webster Avenue
Spencer
Arlington Quartette
A. J. Morris
Grove Street
A.J. van Cleft
Reeders
William Miller
Frockerrest
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Pennsylvania
Green Ridge
United American Mechanics
Men
Elliot Orgill case adds ruinous chapter for Elliot
Robert Elliot, once a friend, has collapsed mentally after the stabbing of Millet by ex Constable John Orgill. Elliot now lies at Hillside home unable to testify, his condition worsening as the legal case remains postponed from June to September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Orgill
ElliOt
Morrisons
J.¢ Reids
John W. Davis
Joseph Davis
Elliot-Orgil
Robert Elliot
Hillaide
Millet
Reason
Orgill
Boy In Drunken Brawl Suffered Serious Injuries In Polished Street
A 14 year old Polish boy was injured yesterday during a drunken fight on Lloyd street. Witnesses claim he was thrown from a third story window by his drunken father or jumped. He was semi conscious, revived enough to speak, doctors fear a broken back, and Barney Baraseski was arrested and held at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Street
Barney Baraseski
Entertaining Party at Gardner Avenue Hosted by Barrowcliffes
Mr. and Mrs L. Barrowcliffe entertained a party of friends at their Gardner avenue home Saturday evening. Music and games, dancing and diversions followed. Professor William Gifford played piano. Luncheon was served. Guests included Mr. and Mrs Perry, Mr. and Mrs William Payne, Miss Roge Hadden, Charlotte Kadden, Anna Durkin, Anna Schellhase, Lena Stout, Mary Howit, Loise Stout, Mr James Harris, John Jugrick, Frank Igo, William Warren, and Mr and Mrs William Gifford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Barrowcliffe
Gardner Avenue
William Gifford
Perry
William Payne
Roge Hadden
Charlotte Kadden
Anna Durkin
Anna Schellhase
Lena
Neighbors clash over false rumors lead to fine
Mr. and Mrs. Morrison were fined one dollar and costs for disorderly conduct after a dispute with neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Reid. Reid acted as prosecutor. A medical certificate by Dr. J. D. Jenkins states there is no truth to Morrison claims about Reid's character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Morrison
George Reid
Morrisons
Reids
Morrison
Alderman Fidler
Reid
J. Jenkins
Mr. Reid
Funeral for John W. Davis Follows Cayuga Mine Injuries
Hundreds mourn John W. Davis who died from injuries suffered at the Cayuga mine on Thursday. The service was held at Gwylim Harris home on Brick Avenue with Rev. R. S. Jones officiating. A large Storrs' Accident Fund delegation attended. Interment was in Washburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Davis
Cayuga Mine
Gwylim Harris
Brick Avenue
R. 8
Jones
Storrs’ Accidental Fund
Furial
Washburn Street
Eureka and Walla Wah Face Off at Electric Park Picnic
The Eureka and Walla Wah teams contested for supremacy at a picnic hosted by the Anthracite band in Electric Park Saturday with a prize of 50 dollars. The game was spirited and ended with final scores matching the innings provided, batteries Regan and Gannon for Eureka and Nolan and Gillerm for Wallie Wah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Walla Wah
Electric Park
Eureka Veesceeneee
Wallie Wah
Regan
Gannon
Nolan
Gillerm
Child Sustains Broken Arm in Home Wrestling Incident
Joseph Davis, 10, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Davis of Reese Street, was thrown by an older brother during a wrestling bout and sustained a broken bone. Jenking treated and reduced the fracture at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Davis
Thomas Davis
Reese Street
Wea
Jenking
Local Notices of Deaths and Community Events
Mr and Mrs James Osworth mourn the loss of a nine month old child with funeral this afternoon and interment in Forest Hill cemetery A four month old child of Mr and Mrs Gwylim Jones died on Saturday and was buried at Washburn The Puritan Congregational Sunday School plans a Nay Aug falls picnic Dennis Guinny corporal in the Sixth Infantry visits Dr and Mrs Caldwell after serving in the house of San Juan with a wound The Welch Congregational church Christian Endeavor society will run an excursion to Lake Ariel Thursday Trains leave D and H depot Providence at 8 40 Rescue lodge Knights of Pythias will confer second rank tomorrow evening Lincoln lodge Odd Fellows continues activities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Osworth
Deacon Street
Forest Hill Cemetery
Gwylim Jones
Oak Street
Washburn Street
Puritan Congregational Sunday School
Dennis Guinny
Sixth Infantry
George O. Caldwell
West Market Street
Local notices and social updates in the valley
The notice details lodge invitations and United Mine Workers gathering at Leonard's hall tomorrow evening. Various residents are noted for travels, visits, and births. Services at the Methodist Episcopal church were conducted by Rev Judson Bailey and Mrs Healey is seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers
Leonard's Hall
Richard Davis
Green Street
Wilkes-Barre
Alma Clancey
Breaker Street
Lake Winola
Fred Pritchard
Court Street
Buffalo
George BE. Guild
Portland
Maine
Annie Loftus
Market Streets
Nicholson
J. Evans
John Edwards
Putnam Street
W. H. Gillespie
West Pittston
Gillespie
Alderman
Thomas Saltry
West Market Street
Local Social Notes From Green Ridge and Nearby Towns
Green Ridge entries show Bessie Soper returning from a brief Fleetville stay. Mrs Walker comes back from a two week Lake Ariel visit. Aliie Green, from New York street, visits Harvey's lake for a few days. Lizzie Kelley, from Honesdale, visits Miss Fannie Smith on Capouse avenue. Eva Brown, Capouse avenue, enjoys a two week vacation in New York City. Joseph Hornbaker of Penn avenue spends a few days at Madisonville. Charlie Coleman of Pittston visits Monsey avenue with his parents. Minnie Peck returns from a short visit with friends at Honesdale. James Jordan of Boston, visiting his mother on Monsey avenue, returns home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Soper
Capoose Avenue
Fleetville
Mrs. Walker
Larch Street
Lake Ariel
Aliee Green
New York Street
Harvey's Lake
Lizzie Kelley
Honesdale
Fannie Smith
Capouse Avenue
Eva Brown
New York City
Joseph Hornbaker
Penn Avenue
Madisonville
Charlie Coleman
Pittston
Monsey Avenue
Minnie Peck
James Jordan
Boston
Obituary notices from Archbald and area
James Clark of Archbald dies at home after two weeks illness. Survived by his wife and five children Thomas Nellie Patrick James and Mamie Clark all of Archbald. Funeral Tuesday at 9 AM with requiem at St Thomas Church Archbald Catholic cemetery. Bridget Carey dies after paralytic stroke at home of Mrs John Grillin 2 Mroundway with four children. Announcement about the Lunes to follow. Mabel Morris aged 1 year daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Harris of Wyoming Avenue dies after a week's illness. Funeral this afternoon at 2:40 PM with interment in Dunmore Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Clark
Archbald
Pire Street
Mr. Clark
Conesting
Thomas
Nellie
Patrick
James
Mamie Clark
S J. Thomas’ Church
Archbald Catholic Cemetery
Bridget Carey
John Grillin
Bhebe
Mere Cgirillin
Thoma
Meridian Street
Frank
J. Carey
Mabel Morris
A. J. Harris
Wyoming Avenue
Inderman
Dunmore Cemeery
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PR. Williams
South Scranton
Dunmore
Eurekas
China
Jos
Lackawanna Avenue
the Scranton Electrical Works
Battleax
Plug
SALE
Standard Shoe Store
Lackawanna Ave
Letter Carriers
Laurel Hill Park
Bauer
Paln
Merrimac
Grand Fis
Seuta
Powell's
Lake Hopatcong
Moses Taylor
T Am
Tobyhanna
Stroudsburg
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