West Scranton Door Boy Killed At Mt Pleasant
William Gilbert aged 11 was crushed to death at Mt Pleasant mines on his first day of work. His father died in the same mines last February. He leaves a widowed mother and multiple siblings. Funeral services set for Friday at 2:30 pm with Rev David Jones officiating. Interment at Washburn street cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gilbert
Mt. Mpheansndt
Bilecs
Elmnst
Gilbert
Andrew Diarvis
Andrew Diarvis, Another Employe of the Mine, Was Wth Gilbert
Esmie
North Filmore Avenue
Thomas Gilbert
Devoased
Fuller Coal Compine
Sudden Death on Eynon Street Claims 82 Year Old Resident
Mrs Gaventon Vaughan aged 82 died very suddenly at her home 15 Fyvnen street at midnight Monday after an illness not considered serious by family. She fainted Saturday and again Sunday, appearing improved Monday she was found dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaventon Vaughan
Fyvnen Street
Dufour’s French Tar Brings Rest and Cold Cure
Dufour’s French Tar claim has won success as a remedy for colds and rest. The advertorial note praises its soothing effects and health benefits, urging readers to use the product for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dufour
Death of Frederick Marker in Scranton
Frederick Marker of M41 Eynon Street died yesterday morning from stroke complications after collapsing at home. A former sand-train accident left him unable to work. born in Prussia, he came to America in 15K and settled in Scranton. Survived by two sons Patrolman Conrad Marker, Charles, Christian. two daughters Mrs Theodore Flyte and Miss Caroline Marker. Funeral at 4 pm tomorrow at the house, interment Pittston Avenue Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devensed
Trecon
South Wales
America
Pottaville
Heaver Meadow
Jeansville
City
Vaughan
Owen Williama
Washington
Jows
Rebecca Raymond
Hampton
Martha W. Vaughan
David Jones
First Welsh Congregational Church
Frederick Marker
M41
Eynon Street
L. HH
Heath
Marker
Prussia
McKeesport
Scranton
Conrad Marker
Charles
Christian
Theodore Flyte
Caroling Marker
Pittston Avenue
Hamp ton Simpson and Washburn Street Churches Excursion
The union excursion to Harvey's Lake will depart from the Delaware and Hudson station at 7 380 o'clock with returns at 620 pp. om. Amusements and refreshments will be provided on the grounds. The Patriotic Order Sons of America excursion to Lake Lee features the Bumpernickel band, music, baseball games, athletic contests, and other sports for an enjoyable day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton, Simpson
Washburn Street
Harvey's Lake
Delaware and Hudson
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Lake Lee
Prayer meeting moved to Welsh Baptist church auditorium
The prayer meeting tonight will be held in the auditorium of the Welsh Baptist church instead of the lower room, adjusting the venue for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welsh Baptist Church
Fashionable Skirtings and Wool Dress Goods on Sale
Advertises dress skirtings and pure wool fabrics with early autumn appeal. Highlights high demand, seaside and mountain resort use, and provision for futures. Special weekly prices include 59¢ to 65¢ ranges in navy, black, all wool, and extra fine finishes.
Missionary speaker Frances Race to address Sunday services
Miss Frances Race of Bucknell University will speak at both morning and evening services next Sunday on missionary work. A cordial invitation extends to all to hear Misra Race. The Sunday school picnic is set for Friday at Nay Aug Park as construction on the new edifice progresses amid favorable comments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Race
Bucknell University
Misra Race
Misa
Nay Aug Park
North Scranton Services and Local Notices Highlight Busy Week
The North Scranton column reports a wake and funeral for Mrs. Edward Sweeney at Holy Trinity Church with interment at Cathedral Cemetery. A man named William Wilton injures William Williams with a copperhead cane after a dispute, leading to bail and a court hearing. Additional notes mention residents traveling to Philadelphia, Atlantic City, and Monetsdate, plus local society events, meetings, and fundraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Sweeney
Holy Weadiy
Tequhin
V. Morion
Fidler
James Wilson
Willeretroot
William
North Main Avenue
Wilson
Wilton
Willams
Charles O Boyle
William Street
Miladelphia
Atlantic City
Frank Goldin
Leggett’s Street
George Birkman
Church Avenue
New York City
William Crosley
Jaterday
Honestale
Wayne Mounts
Teenlanton
Dee
Toewley
Lizaje Davie
Wrick Avenue
William Chappell
South Scranton Notes On Community Events and Local Deaths
August meetings marked by misprints and confusion as South Side groups plan Friday gatherings and a Sunday match against a local team. Funeral services for Patrick Quinn and the passing of Mr Malm are noted with obituaries and interment at nearby cemeteries. Local visits, requests for coal delivery, and assorted society items fill the page with scattered names and places across Scranton and surrounding streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aml Vilteton Avenue
Custav Marwher
Patrick Quinn
Heart Fillawe
Gravel Power
Plice Cola Reierrling
Pate Vonage
Ter Ai
Serviews
Ft. John’s Church
Fig
Cathedrad
Dol Malm
Katunlay Wieht
Woelock
Ove Lareely
G. Mary's Church
Hiver Street
Peter Chiriet
No. S Cemetery
Cpa
Codie
Willanshiert
N.V. Taools Balti
Ante
Karl
Robert
Lake Underwood
Eile White
Maple Street
Iriemle
Waverly
Carvlon
Win Street
Irm Avil
Madiwnville
J. Flaherty
John Buct
Pittston Avenue
Wilkite-Chupee
Mia
Koma Dempsey
Pittton Avenue
Lifford
Mabel
Lake Ariel
John Courtney
Pear Street
Howe
Scarlet
Grain-O Promises Coffee Substitute Benefits
An early 20th century ad extols Grain-O as a healthful, nourishing coffee substitute made from pure cereal product. It claims no coffee drawbacks, pleasant taste, and similar strength to coffee, urging grocers to stock Grain-O in 15 and bc sized packages.
Taree Gathering for Henry Lua and Funeral Details
A group met at 418 Willates Street to honor the late Mex Tenry Lowe. Services were held in multiple locations, with attendees from Scott Township and Glenagow, noting a forthcoming veteran’s excursion and a request for information from BL Medday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrewinn
Henry Lua
Williates Street
Tenry Lowe
Soniton
Alaste
Sesitland
Anul
Glencoe
Ein Grove
Paterson
Luke Ariel
Cullen
Local Residents Vacationing and Travel Reminders
Mise deonto Levering of Greanwennd leaves for Lake Winola for a weeklong stay. Harry Perking and family of Piemouth received gifts from Mr and Mrs JT Anderson of Greenwood. Miss Tinnle Joris of Wert Miniwla enjoys vacation at Lake Ledate. Moe Mame King of Main Street returns home after work nearby. MF Julie of the Scranton Modding company sails for a short county stay. Deoree Maueroth, the von buteler, loses to Tonsorial Artist Christ. Brother Philip of the Christian Brothers visits during vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deonto Levering
Greanwennd
Lake Winola
Harry Perking
Piemouth
Tt. C. Anderson
Greenwood
Mies Tinnle Joris
Wert Miniwla
Lake Ledate
Moe Mame King
Main Street
Senuhere
Julce
Scranton
Jett
Countey
Deoree Maueroth
von Buteler
Christ
Mrother Philip
The
Christian Brothers
Wheatley recounts attempt to bribe council votes
The testimony recounts a bribery attempt with Garman denying any payment for votes and other witnesses corroborating only partially. Wheatley’s testimony lacks corroboration while several councilmen deny being solicited for votes, as the committee planned to report on August 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garman
Wheatley
Issuing Forecast Cards By Local Weather Bureau
Observer W E Donaldson announces rapid preparation of weather forecasting system in the city. Forecast cards are already issued from the Connell building and 420 are distributed daily within the city while 490 cards go to Scranton area post offices. A daily weather map will soon be issued and signals from the Board of Trade and Connell buildings will show the outlook for the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Donaldson
Washington
Connell Building
Donaldson
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Board of Trade
Donalisin
City
Rey Johnson
Cairo
Is Reporting For Duty Daily By Police Lieutenant Spellman
Lieutenant Michael Spellman reports for duty at City Hall each day following his dismissal by Mayor Moir and council rejection. He rejects rumors of seeking a mandamus to force the mayor to show cause for removal, stating no steps have been taken and no action is pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Spellman
Maly
Council
Tribune
Moir
Spellman
Jones
Lyddite Shell Shown By Mayor In City Hall
A large lyddite shell recovered from the Colesburg attack was exhibited in Mayor Moir's city hall office. Fired February 15 by British forces, the bottle shaped shell pierced a hotel wall where Mrs Cooper, the mayor's sister, resides. The fourteen inch long device weighs about twelve pounds and epitomizes deadly modern warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Moir
Colesburg
Loo
Cooper
The Stomach The Vital Center And Health
The article argues the stomach governs overall health, linking digestion to heart, liver, kidneys, and lungs. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure when stomach disease affects other organs, with patient testimonials from Julia A. Willcox, Lucy Hayter, and David W. Guice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Lucy Hayter
Jacksboro
Jack County
Texas
Bright
Pierce
David W. Guice
Hamburg
Franklin County
Miss
Lethal Hollow Brass Shell Described In British Fire
Report details a three part brass shell with a hollow tube and a chemical chamber that, when combined with lyddite, yields deadly effects. It notes holes in a small chamber and a brass cap, fired from the British lines into Colenburg, passing through a hotel and harming no one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colenburg
Cooper
Callender Reunion Set for August 15 at Like Chipman
The annual Callender descendants reunion will be held on Wednesday August 15 at Like Chipman. Attendees are asked to bring a bushel lunch and share a hearty welcome. By order of committees Orlona M Williams corresponding secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Callender
Police arrest following yard dispute and arrest fallout
Andrew McCrrath and others were arrested after an incident in the Lackawanna yard on trespass charges. They were brought before Mayor Moleant and remanded in custody. A subsequent confrontation in custody led to an officer being injured and a prolonged standoff ending with individuals detained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew McCrrath
Abies Reilly
Lackawanna Yard
Trespare
Myietta
Sheagher
Moleant
Dames Kany
Peter O
Dontytl
Kacy
Don Bac
Kane
Ryven
List of Advertised Letters from Sumlin Pastories
A long OCR list compiles names of unclaimed letters and related notes dated August and early September. Names include Mrs Beaty, Thomas, Janice Clhieve, Johny Cogeina, George Thekiwan, Willian Onmamingy, James Carpienter, Emma Decker, Vera Dedirivk, and many others, with scattered initials and foreign variants. The document reflects a routine post office notice of uncollected mail and associated details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumlin Pastories
Ang
Firat
Gaye
Beaty Skevt
FPS
Adiattia
Diem Berlack
Thomas Ler
Conrad Berg
David Burns
Ue Connor
Janice Clhieve
Johny Cogeina
Mes Sudan Utientoy
Kibo Cire
Pronkwk
Mari Coyne
Willian Onmamingy
Do Watters
W. (. Watkin
BR Ware
J. Wood
Henry Walter
Also Mentioned on This Page
West
MT. Pleasant
Gwerellian Vaughan
Union Church
Lake Lodore
First Baptist Church Notes
Bannockburns
Globe Warehouse
Mir
Mire Tape Kostentader
Fourteenth Street
Sit
Jobe Omnehen
Lorene Street
Ties’ Atfive
Jolt Yeaterday
F& Ten Toys
Atthintic City
Mee
Hawtws
North Brom
Tex Avenue
Philadelphia
Thora Oliver
Sete
Willes Barre
Wml
Powell
North Garfieldvennue
Rachel
Bertha Powel
Tarves
Lake
Mies LiDida
Mallstead
W. A. Burton
North Hyde Park Avon
Richeard Downey
St. Patrick's
Brother Giteon
St. Rowley
Janes Gallagher
Diviehing Atevict
Mike Hele Thavla
Clarke
Shonin
Windsor
Philip Lotrmeier
Academy Attert
Luror County
Mice Abne Denman
South Hyde
Patie Avytine
Rochester
Willian Dewi
Myde Park Avenue
Helvesaiente
Menentale
Prompton
Mey
Ayton
Bane
Demon Avenue
Biphenm
Mall
Sewlerean
Wvetiine
New York
Comery
Torry Mitiela Arylether
Athingherry
Miss Wirron
Hackhearet
Green Hides
Wilkie Narre
Brotherhood of St. Mad Hell
Onmer
Dicken Avenue
Green Hike Street
Bret
Onl Mire
WG. Lett
Randoresn
Ail Mya
Feat
Sind
Morrie Brown
Mire
Whitney
Ble Pond
North Scranton
South
Pea Coal
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
Addrons
J. T. Sharkey
Aes
Green Ridge
Arnocha Carr
Dickson Peenie
Wyongeen
Mre
Db Miller
Delaware
Dunmore
the Tribune
Mandamus
Gurad
Common Sense
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
M. Y
Police
Vaserelio Catarina
Antonio Cornetillo
Neola Harcary
Paddle Bonaire
Picini Carlo
Pequccio Prametta
Naucanno Pukolini
Vingcentedto Malo
Tanquale Ponelatio
Alesio Mardive
Lyle Hevlon
Anitule Iam
Antoni Tle
Cuetennes
Molr Morgiot
Battuta Taroll
Viwank Bernardin
Lisil
Vranchank Wyrevhiweki
Rewelaniy
Honeeh
Kaxynilor
Stowlgeki
Aptey Pyerkuwlea
Ites Actigivel
Dullonne Carinky
Stanivlaie Mulino
Ciwhaw
Muenyniekt
Tae Finnemend Vni
August Zurkus
Zidor Dunanekla
Antoni Harr
Mirbonerki Nihal
Stonietawthonte
Wier Wasakir
Dugapay Winemeehas
Virol Mine
oblivnWl
T Morkowsky
Withmevubi
Pislor Olyndes
Novak Tiroz
Jan Dachymiak
Dan Juieta
Mito Wapako
Bartholle
Pata
Pant Miteo
Klemens Stefanowice
Antoni Gconek
Mote Kivlivn
Gelh Dra
Dohm Darosa
Tutijam Grinch
Wiener Sject
Katarzyna Wrobet
Gorkd Sarvhderom
Jakub Wookseeran
Chalinchan Ivan
Kataryna Genyi
West Scranton Station
Mra Martin Pronnwn
G. A. Davia
Hoberb Davis
Lily Koone
Josiah Garrison
Vronk J. Murphy
Lena Robinson
Mary Rost
Hubart Willy
Alexanter Vyounga
Foumigns
Mike Wersehy
Reymaneki
Dan Melukd
Come Hitental Mines
Pietr Kupiulk
O. Saeki
Addroe Nervita Medical Coo
Clinton & Jackson Sts
Chicaco
Ill
McDarrah & Thomas
Lackawanna Ave
Beranton
John
Mer
John Molvrmett
T2i River Street
Avoca
Hoon
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