Happenings in North Scranton Newsletter
Mrs. David Meredith injured at Mountain Park. Benjamin Lewis wins the shooting match. Social to be held this evening in West Market Street Baptist Church. Welsh Congregational Church picnic today. The funeral of the late Thomas Lot took place at home of daughter Mrs. John Nollerar. A mass was celebrated in the Holy Trinity church by Rev J Moylan. Grandchildren of the deceased acted as pallbearers: Edward and James Haggerty John James Owen and Martin Loftus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Meredith
Mountain Park
Benjamin Lewis
West Market Street Baptist Church
Welsh Congregational Church
Thomas Lot
John Nollerar
Williams Street
Holy Tiorary
J. Vo Moylan
Loftus
Edward
James Haggerty
John
James
Owen
Martin Loftus
David Evans
Markoret Avenue
Mise Mou Watkins
Pittston
North Main Avenue
Aly
Mow
S. Rotla and Son
Putnam Street
Mike Edith Rolls
Avoca
Mise Livale Dourhertvy
Oren Tridge Street
Towanda
James Aran
Weert Mooked Street
Mistes
Ruth and
Amy Parry
Binmit Avenue
Tlonox
AL PO Lewis and
Tholtlister Avenue
Titteton
Chey
Mixe Kete Reinhardt
Wert Taylor
James Thoms
Mein Avennuy
Mra
Pod
Rudnie
Brick Avenue
Mary Gerrits
West Markor Street
Woricday
Atlantic City
James Gavicoun
New Jersey
Eth
Moybes Hiord
Weet Market Street
Meredith Woman Injured in Mountain Park Accident
Mrs. David Meredith of Hallow Street suffered a broken arm when she fell from a defective swing at an excursion by the Accident al fund of the Storrs mines to Mountain Park. Dr. Donne set the fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Moeredith
Hallow Street
Mendis
Storrs
Mourntain Park
Meredith
Ewing
Donne
Shooting Match Ends In Seven Birds For Lewiy
Yesterday a shooting contest at Marvne erotinis saw Benjamin Lewiy defeat David Evans in a seven Bird match. Tonight a social at West Mathet Street Baptist church is hosted by Panthet Youre People's Union and youth workers anticipate a successful event. Welsh Congregational church plans a Nav Auge park picnic with departure at 9 and return at 4, featuring patriotic songs and bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvne
Benjamin Lewiy
David Evans
Lewis
Evans
West Mathet Street Baptist Church
Panthet
Youre People's Union Society
Local Medicine Ads on Main Avenue Frontage
Paine's Celery Compound and Pinkham's Compound advertised at 75 cents each. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis. priced 75 cents, Mellon's Food 38 to 55 cents. George W. Jenkins' store at S and Main Avenue featured these remedies in a small shopping district notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Pinkham's
Pierce's
Golden Medical
Mellon
Institute plans third annual excursion to Shawanese lake
The group will run its third annual trip to Shawanese lake near Scranton Pennsylvania. A sports and games program is set for the day and the train departs from Cayven switch at 8 00 and Scranton depot at 8 15.
Local Names and Notices From Nearby Towns
Local residents are noted returning from visits and travel as well as confirmations of deaths and weddings. The son of Mr and Mrs David Evans died yesterday morning and a funeral is planned. several residents are visiting relatives or traveling, including engagements in Atlantic City and Towanda.
Obituary notices detail multiple deaths and services
Obituary notices list Al Diefforonjeed yvonne and others dying in Mex Michiel Mefferon and Arthur (ace) worn, with survivors including mother and siblings George gid Antle. Funeral services are scheduled Friday morning at St Meters cathedral. burial at Cathedral cemetery. Separate notice indicates another funeral service at St Luke's church Friday afternoon for a different deceased individual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Diefforonjeed O
Yvonne
Tle Nother
Mex
Michiel Mefferon
Linder Street
George Gid Antle
St. Meters
O Orhork
Cemewry
Ribbon and Hosiery Specials for Saturday
Taffeta ribbons cord edge offered in best shading with regular value 18c. Special sale price 1 the {2}.
Special Sale on Ribbons and Ladies Hose at Discount Prices
Regular value ribbons and cord edge in a 5 inch width sold at 25c per yard over the weekend. Ladies fancy drop stitch lisle hose in tan shades from a popular 50 cent line and hermsdorf dyed very fine guage hose at 30 cents. Special sale events run Saturday and Monday with marked discount pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermsdorf
West Scranton Board of Trade Meeting Yields Little Action
The West Side board of trade reports show efforts to lure industries to West Scranton and to acquire Round Woods for a city park have stalled. Members complain of missed council actions, a stalled viaduct, and industries drifting away, with low attendance at recent meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Board of Trade
The
Tribune
Wll
West Scranton
Bers
Round Woods
Board of Trade
Moeting
Keyser Valley
Humberie
Socials at Nay Aug Park Honor Kingston Guest Miles
Misses Month and Sadie Jones hosted guests at Nay Aug park in honor of Miss Miles of Kingston. Dancing and supper followed with attendees including Mary Samuels Edith James Rachel Samuel and others. Mrs David Reese hosted friends for an evening in Price street in honor of Mr and Mrs Hit William.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Jones
South Main Avenue
Nay Aug Park
Miss Miles
Kingston
Misses Jones
Misses Miles
Mary Samuel
Rachel Williams
Jennie Price
Edith James
Rachel Samuel
Mesare
K Daniels
William Orten
James Powell
D. J. Davis
Ruiche Willmes
Edith Jones
Rachel Samuels
Charles KE. Thintels
Franklin Jones
W. Hutton
Aml Dames
Harmony Club to Stage Boxing Tournament at Golden's Wall
The Harmony Athletic club plans a tournament at Golden's Wall on Railroad avenue tomorrow evening. The main event is a ten round bout between Will Henry Mack of Park Hill and Michael Campbell of Pricecrest for a purse of 4 and the winner receives 80 per won. Additional bouts are possible if the crowd allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Athletic Club
Golden's Wall
Reilroad Avenue
Hany Mack
Park Hil
Michael Campbell
Pricestroet
Installations Shine At Allis Mission Epworth League Meeting
Rev J S Sweet installed officers of the Allis Mission Epworth League with Thomas Jad as president Edward Teagle Eline heth Jenkins and Mrs Thomas Stat as vice presidents John Ord secretary Maggie Morton treasurer and Thomas Staff John Ord and dimes chambers as trustees A Simpson chapter group helped with the ceremony and a program of musical numbers was presented to a good sized crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allis Mission
The
Epworth League
J. S. Sweet
Thomas Jad
Edward Teagle
Eline
Heth Jenkins
Thomas Stat
John Ord
Maggie Morton
Thomas Staff
John Ord and
Local residents travel and family notices in Scranton area
Mrs. John Reynolds and sister visit from South Main avenue with another pair of relatives visiting in Scranton. Several families plan trips to Ararat Summit and Lake Champlain while others return from travels along the Delaware River and Atlantic City. A funeral is set for Harriet Davis with interment at Washburn street cemetery. multiple residents are seen at Lake Winola and Asbury Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reynolds
South Main Avenue
Binghamton
N. Y
J. Pickering
Fred. Lines
Bethlehem
Charles
Willis Sweet
North Hyde Park Avenue
J. Storms
Cora
Ararat Summit
T. Davis
Hayden
W. Benjamin
Edward
Grain-D drinking confection for children and adults
Grain-D is promoted as a nourishing fond drink claimed to be tasty and wholesome for children and adults. The ad markets it as non stimulant, healthful, aiding digestion and strengthening nerves with no harmful properties, selling for about four times coffee.
Obituaries and Local Notices From Jackson Street Church Area
Infant dies at Rock Street residence funeral private today with interment at Washburn Street cemetery. Funeral, burial and church society meetings noted. Laborer injury at Mt Pleasant mine. fall injures arm near 1628 Price Street. A OHB excursion planned to Harvey's Lake next Saturday.
Funeral for Fred Dreyer in Dunmore Church
The funeral for Fred Dreyer who died after falling from a building was held yesterday at the Methodist Episcopal church at 2 30 p m. Rev A J VinCleft and Rev Steinman conducted the service and burial followed at Dunmore cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Dreyer
Methodist Episcopal Church
A. J. Vin Cleft
Mr. Steinman
German Presbyterian Church of
Petersburg
Dunmore Cemetery
Wedding Blends Enoylth and Watrous in St Marys Ceremony
A pretty wedding was held at St Marys church yesterday officiated by Rev Father Dontay. Thomas Enoylth and Maimle Watrous of Apple street were married with many young friends in attendance. The couple plans a wedding tour then will reside on Apple street after returning from the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Led Hoon
Father Dontay
Thomas Enoylth
Maimle Watrous
Apple Street
Mra
West
Lawn social and church notices at St Mark's andMethodist church
The Young People's Friendly Circle of St Mark's Episcopal church plans a lawn social at the Nelson home on Butler and Fifth streets this evening with an interesting program if weather allows. The Ladies Aid of the Methodist Episcopal church meets at 2 30 this afternoon to conduct business with full attendance. August weather forecasts hint at a Lake Aled excursion by the Junior Order United American Mechanics. Local residents Welch, Jenkins, Blickens and others are noted travelers and visitors with several moving and returning, including James Jones of Carbondale and Grace and Nellie Foster of Orange. A special school board meeting is announced and Pennsylvania Coal company employees are to be paid tomorrow. a coal mine will be idle today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Nelson
Butler and
Fifth Streets
Methodist Episcopal Church
United American Mechanics
Lake Aled
Mera
James Jones
Carbondale
Missa Grace
Nellie Foster
Orange
N. C
Misa Blinghe Jenkins
Sherwool Avenue
Mesere
Frank Blickens
Cheatnut Street
Fred Frita
North Blakely Street
Robert Fitegerald
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Edgar Jones Kons
Reuben Dierks
Dierks
Miss Edith Lenora Weds John Prue In Lincoln Hall Ceremony
The ceremony united Edith Lenora Rolls and John Prue at the bride's mother's home on Lincoln Hill. Hon. RR. M. Pasvoe officiated in the Metadiet Episcopal rite as guests waited under a floral veranda. The couple left for travel on the midnight train and will reside on the West Side in a furnished home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Lenora
Sarah Rolls
John Prue
West Side
Lincoln
Plorence Bruning
Dunmore
Hazel Ferrel
George
RR. M. Pasvoe
Wil
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Senator Vaughan
Beranton
Mullally
Flavia
John DeVey
Chhava@a
Michael Davitt
Walter Anderson
Biaten Tel
Gillick
Allentows
Laindon
Susquehanna
Philadelphia workmen receive wage hike from carpet firm
Four Stinson Brom carpet workers in Philadelphia have secured a wage increase of five percent beginning November 1 after a prior cut last summer due to business recession. The raise restores pay to near its former level as industry conditions improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phladelphia
Stinson Brom
Assault Claims Spark in South Scranton Feud
Joseph Mikus accuses Woelkers of unprovoked attack after a confrontation over rent at his Cedar avenue home. Woelkers says Mikus started the trouble. Moran is to appear in court on assault and battery charges. Additional local notes follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Mikus
Woelkers
Mikus
James Moran
Joseph Woelkers
Eloventh
al- Herman Kasson
Cedar Avenue
Woelkere
Mr. Mikus
Smith Estate
Neptune Court
Fred Wolfe
Joe WoelkKers
Wes
Dauhter
Wolfe
Worlkers
Heath
Home
Bite
Christ Fidus
Ddim Vind
Woolkers
Man Charged with Assault and Housebreaking in Sprake Court
James Moreen of Sprake Court was arraigned before Alderman Ruddy on charges of assault and battery and housebreaking. His brother Patrick Moran appeared for the defense. Moreen was held on bail for next court appearance. Also, John D. Boland of Pittsten Avenue injured at South Mill when a falling iron bar struck his foot. On the boulevard Sunday, Willan Young of Pittsten Avenue was run down by a bicycle rider, suffering scalp wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Moreen
Sprake Court
Ruddy
Patrick Moran
Ball
South Mill
John D. Boland
Pittsten Avenue
Willan, Young
Local residents return from extended trips and illness reports
Charles Deising and others return from a week in Atlantic City. Families including Lynch and Maloney travel from Nichol sow. Thomas Hafter of Irving Avenue is seriously ill. Mrs James Murray visits New York City relatives. Pittston and Binghamton visitors visit William Wasman in Pittston. Golden and Tierney return from Atlantic City. Misses Sullivan Kathe Nellie attend Lake Winela vacation. Mrs W Uudenbach leaves for three weeks in the country. Mrs Mary Levert is confined at home. Anastasia Clifford returns from a week at Like Ariel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Deising
Albert Westpfahl
George Wirth
Atlantic City
John Lynch
Nellie Lynch
Timothy Lynch
Nellie Maloney
Nicholsow
Thomas Hafter
Irving Avenue
James M. Murray
Frank O'Brien
New York City
Nellie McDermott
Cecilia Gaffney
James McDermott
Martin Gafney
Pittston
Anna Moran
P. J. Ring
Binghamton
William Wasman
Hickory Street
W. P. Golden
T. W. Tierney
Kathe
Nellie Sullivan
Athe Battle
Anna Clark
Lixgie Clare
Lake Winela
Mre
W. Uudenbach
Cedar Avenue
Mary Levert
Willow Street
Anastasia Clifford
Prospect Avenue
Ariel
Pen Coal Delivered to South Side and Hyde Park
Coal delivery notice to South Side and central Hyde Park specifies 1 25 tons to CR Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave. Phone 66832.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
CR. Sharkey
Cedar Ave
Green Ridge News Briefs From Green Ridge Area
The notice reports residents leaving for vacations and relocations in New York Street Hangis store and Cole’s pharmacy. It notes a fox terrier lost near Capoude avenue and a minor accident with a wagon on Dickeon avenue. A horse incident injures a rider near Del ayWire Street while Manners pharmacy promotes plain cream soda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Oc. Reynolds
New York Street
Landay
Dimmick
Robert Worl
Hangis Store
Dunmere
Rinterton Avenue
Sam Landay
Cole's Pharmacy
Atlaathe
City Prentiss Brown
New York
Joseph Hanghis
Parris, & Seyenr-ohh Lay
Penn Avenue
Magen
Dickeon Avenue
Joe D
Aren
Phinney Hose Company
Jur
Hotse Way
DelayWire
Manner’ Pharmacy
Green Ridge
Why Do Women Faint in Victorian Health Debate
A discussion on female fainting links it to medical marketing for Dr. Pierce’s remedies. The piece argues women face fainting despite athletic activity and cites testimonials from Mrs. Davis of Virginia and others, endorsing Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery, touting cures and urging women to seek treatment through Pierce’s Institute in Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solitayy
R. V. Peres
Vtvallde
Sur@leal Institute
Buffalo
N.Y
Pierce
Mrs. MM
P. Davis
Honaker
Russell Co
Dr. Pieto
Porkon
Moree
Dr. Pierce
Jetter
BR. V. Pierce
the Invalides’ Hotel and Burghal Institute
Huffal
Adeohel
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Scranton
Thomas Loftus
Mes
West Market Street
Poplar Young Men‘s
George W. Jenkins
S& Main Avenue
Munyon
Whee
Mieres Ketorah Jones
Hersle Tiwene
Arthur
Lekcer Ace
Wears
OA Ouro Hret
Tao Court
Nestordiy
Weloek
St. Luke's Chiurel
Soctat
Globe Warehouse
Epworth League of Slinteeen
Epincomi Church
Frank Givacon
Fourteenth Street
Mire
Thomas
Jackson Street
Henry Flynn
Price Street
Chinchiiha
David G. Willams
Bellevue
Washburn Street
Edward Richards
North Filmore Avenue
Eee
Mt. Pleasant
John Davis
Division
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Harvey’s Lake
Dunmore Doings
Mamie Watrous
Thomas English
Avooda
South Scranton
Constable Woelkers
Phehomenda
Diana
H. V. Pierce
Butfulu
Politi LY Cubs Servour Dleeiece
Renee Sinep
Iman
Cat
AbUio
Ferday
Ital
Lor
Foun
Karin Tine
Ajax
Yor Gale
Matthews Bros
H.C. Sandereen
Druggiote
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