Falling Machinery Drops Worker Forty Feet at Leggetts Creek
Jaco Luts of Linden trees was seriously injured while working as a carpenter on the Leggetts Creek breaker. A piece of machinery fell onto the scaffold, causing it to collapse and send him forty feet to the ground. Planks with embedded spikes injured his back and scalp. He was taken to Lackawanna hospital. doctors say condition not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaco Luts
Leggetts Creek
Yesteriday
Lackawanna Hospital
Man Falls From Bridge Into River
Charles Shimpton of Chreen Ridge, intoxicated, attempted to walk on the Nas Alig avenue bridge yesterday. He was on the highest part with Flo in the middle, tried to run around, and fell about thirty feet into the river. He escaped with minor injuries and a bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Shimpton
Chreen Ridge
Nas Alig Avenue
Flo
Pretty marriage at Holy Rosary church unites Moran and Darrien
Father J V Moylan marries Miss Maggie Moran and James Darrien at Holy Rosary church yesterday. Many friends attend as Miss Morrison serves as bridesmaid and Michael Moran acts as best man. The couple and bridal party return to Grove Street home for a sumptuous wedding supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Rosary Church
J. V. Moylan
Maggie Moran
James Darrien
Mary Morrison
Michael Moran
Grove Street
Ice Cream Social At West Market Street Baptist Church
An evening at the West Market Street Baptist Church featured an ice cream social. The church parlors were decorated artistically and a large number of guests enjoyed themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Marke Street Baptist Church
Local Patent Remedies Advertised at S Main Avenue
Paine’s Celery Compound Pinkham’s Compound Pierce’s Golden Medical Dis .75¢ Mellon's Food 38c and 55c at S Main Avenue in a compact neighborhood ad listing several tonics and health products with price points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Pinkham’s
Pierce's
Golden Medical
Mellon
Young Baptist Union Event Praised for Effort and Success
The credit for the affair goes to the Baptist Young People's Union society whose young members exhausted every effort to make it a standout event of the season, both financially and socially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Young People's Union Society
United Mine Workers Excursion to Lake Ariel Planned
No. 808 United Mine Workers will run its first excursion to Lake Ariel. All mines idle for the day as workers seek a quiet day at the lake. A Taber rally with speakers and sports is scheduled for the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers
Lake Ariel
Niagara Hotel Directors Hold Regular Meeting This Evening
The Niagara Hotel company schedules a regular meeting for this evening. The Keystone club hosted a social at the Auditorium last night. Trev Clymer led services at the Christian church on North Main Avenue yesterday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Hote Company
Keystone Club
Polal
Trev. Clymer
Hrixtion
North Main Avenue
Local residents host friends as several travelers return
Mike Jennie Timlin of Philadelphia visits on West Market street while Frank White and W J Thormas return from a week in Take Carey. Charles Connolly leaves for Butte ry Montana and Mr and Mrs Marcus Jenkins of Cleveland are guests on North Main avenue. Mrs James Hughes hosts visitors on Parker street and Miss Mary Baxter hosts in Ghreen street. An election for Company H officers is held this evening conducted by Captain Mattes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Jennie Timlin
Philadelphia
West Market Street
Frank White
W. J. Thormas
Take Carey
Charles Connolly
West Market Stent
Butterliy
Montana
Marcus Jenkins
Cleveland
North Main Avenue
James Hughes
Parker Street
Tindal
Mary Haxter
East Lemon
Mary Davin
Ghreen Atreet
Helen Digmin
Margaret Mortiner
Pitteten
Aurditorium
Mattes
Hannah Davis
Wilkes-Barre
Nellie Lawson
Amelia Avenue
Len
Weel
Atlantic City
Margaret Decker
Cayura Street
Dalton
Nellie Evans
Pom Davis
Taylor
Storm Forges Fine French Mike in Navy and Black
10 pieces FO inch all wool storm forged fabric item described as high quality navy and black with standard styling.
Early Fall Novelties for Separate Shirta Available
Say it will interest you to view the early fall novelties for separate shirta now on display for inspection.
Foy and Conlin Couple Wed at St Patrick's Church
Joseph Foy of Fourteenth Street, employee of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western company, married Miss Sadie Conlin of 201 North Ninth Street by Rev J B Whelan at St Patrick's church. The bridesmaid was Miss Kate Clarke groomsman M J Fox. After a wedding drive and reception at the bride's home the couple left for Philadelphia for their honeymoon. The bride is sister of Thomas Conlin of the Brook and Ladder company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Foy
Fourteenth Street
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Sadie Conlin
North Ninth Street
J. I. Whelan
St. Patrick’s Church
Kate Clarke
Dunmore
M. J. Fox
Thomas Conlin
Brook and Ladder Company
Fire parade heralds Round Woods picnic
The Columbia Hose and Chemical company led a parade through principal streets last evening to advertise their plentc at Round Woods today. Citizens band, Electric City Wheelmen with lanterns, Hook and Ladder, and Phoenix companies joined the march along Mali avenue as crowds cheered and preparations for a large crowd and visiting fire brigades continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Hose and Chemical Company
Round Woods
Citizens Band
Electric Clivy
Hook and Ladder Company
Phoenix Company
Mali Avenue
Eviction Sparks Turmoil On Scranton Street
Police and neighbors observed a crowd as Mrs. James Casey and her three children were evicted from a house owned by Patrick Haggerty. Haggerty barred the doors and threw furniture onto the sidewalk after a dispute over possession affecting Mrs. Hilgert who had been living there. Casey sought alternate housing while neighbors aided the family. In a separate note, services for Martin Hoover were held at the home of his daughter Mrs. Henry Flynn with Rev. J. B. Sweet and Rev. Judson Bailey officiating. pallbearers and flower-bearers included 611 grandsons of the deceased. Interment followed at Chase family plot in Chinchilla cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick's Church
J. B. Whelan
Martin Hoover
Mary Fesne
Scranton Street
Columbia Hose Company
James Casey
Patrick Haggerty
Hilgert
Haggerty
Casey
Landioad
Perriny
Henry Flynn
Prive Street
J. B. Sweet
Rev
Judson Bailey
Farewell Party For Renowned Bari Tone Singer William Evans
A farewell gathering was held Tuesday at his North Rebecca Avenue home with a musical program featuring solos by William Evans and David J. Davies, plus choruses. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Theophilus Bowen and numerous friends and relatives. Evans departs for New York City to assume a new position and study vocal lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Evans
North Rebecca Avenue
Gwlad
Delyn
Mona
David J. Davies
Charles Cadwean
William J. Davies
Wid
Theophilus Bowen
Mrs. Evans
Ligaie Richards
Mary Griffithe
Belle Morgans
Mary L. Thomas
Linele Jenkins
Norma Williams
Annie T. Humphreys
Liggie E Ncott
Mary A. Thomas
Annie Davis
Lizzie Thomas
Maggie Evans
Margaret Griffithe
Rebecca Watkinge
Mary Thomas
Liaszie Lewis
Annie Bowen
W. J. Davies
Charles Cadwgan
William Kwane
David Jenkins
J. W. Davies
W. J. Thomas
David Johnson
John Br, Jones
Thomas Richards
Edward Powell
T. Davies
Morgan Thomas
Williame
Mr. Evans
New York City
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Fesne held at St John’s
Yesterday morning at 9 o clock Rev Father Fricker conducted the funeral at St John s Catholic church for Mrs Mary Fesne with a requiem mass flower bearers included Mrs Mang Mrs Englehord and Mrs Carter remains interred at St John s German Catholic cemetery. The infant child of Mr and Mrs G A Williams was privately interred in Washburn Street cemetery yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Fesne
St. John’s Catholic Church
Father Fricker
Mang
Mre. Englehord
Carter
Mesesra
J. Wurtit
Conrad Ming
J. Kunts
Nicholas Durkin
Sebastian ‘Thiel
Jacot T Baltz
Pall-Benrerm
Local residents listed on vacations and visitors in surrounding towns
A collage of readers and local figures enjoying trips and visits. Names include Miss Marie Prendergast Meridian street and David Owens South Lincoln Avenue with others at Lake Winola Honesdale or Rome. Attendance at Hoover funeral noted with out of town guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Prendergast
Meridian Street
Patoreon
N. J
David Owens
South Lincoln Avenue
Jonathan Harriy
Eynon Street
Lake Winola
John Howell
Washburn Street
Fred. Young
Genet
Bradford County
Thomas Donnelly
Lucy
Agatha
North Guarfield Avenue
Honesdale
Arthur J. Davis
George Vipond
Seashore
Hoover
Charles Hoover
Hinghamston
Joseph Griffin
Chinchilla
William Atherton
Chirk's Summit
Rachel Jones
Lafayette Street
Anglo Reese
North Hyde Park Avenue
Jackson Street
Harry Jenkins
Jenkins
Bessie Hardenberg
Elm Street
Norwich
N. Y
Annie Gallagher
Ashley, Pa
Marie Sheeran
Price Street
James Thomas
Corbett Avenue
Philadelphia
Will Reynolds
Hampton Street
Lake Ariel
Will Robertson
Howard Davis
Owego
Local deaths and community events fill Tuesday notices
The article lists a child of Mr and Mrs Arthur Burkhouse of 2 Meridian Street dying late Tuesday. Interment is at Cathedral cemetery this afternoon. Social and religious events are planned for Sherman Avenue mission Washburn Street church Nay Aug park and Round Woods with various classes and groups attending. The Traction company repairs slow North Main avenue affecting routes. Camp No 3 P A SOA excursion to Harvey's Lake drew many attendees. A lawn social at Frank Gleason's residence was successful. The infant Lewis Davis will be buried at Washburn Street cemetery this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Burkhouse
Meridian Street
Cathedral
Sherman Avenue Mission
Ladies' Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Calvinistic Methodist Church
Nay Aug Park
Columbias
Round Woods
The
Traction Company
North Main Avenue
Central City
Ninth
Robinson and
Jackson Streets
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Harvey's Lake
Frank Gleason
Lewis Davis
Washburn Street
Manners' Pharmacy Sells Plain Cream Soda in Green Ridge
Manners' pharmacy advertises being the only price in Green Ridge where plain cream soda is sold and urges customers to bring prescriptions there. The ad touts their ability and goods as above par.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manners
Green Ridge
Obituary of James Pettigrew of Olyphant
The sudden death of James Pettigrew occurred yesterday afternoon at his home on Susquehanna street in Olyphant. Born in Scotland in 188, he came to the United States as an infant and lived in Olyphant for over forty years. He was a respected citizen with a wide circle of friends and leaves his wife and six children. Funeral arrangements have not been made yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pettigrew
Susquehanna Street
Olyphant
Mr. Pettigrew
Scotland
Chidren
Chicago Elevate Line Promises Quick, Cheap Travel
In Chicago the elevated trains boast frequent service from Lake Shore stations, offering fast connections to nearly every part of the metropolis and surrounding West. The line claims advantages unmatched by any from the east to Chicago, touting convenience for travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lake Shore Staos
Washington Blur Inquiries Prompt Murky Verse
A cryptic fragment reads as a query about Wer and Whit with themes of negation delay and pleasure, mentioning Washington. The piece evokes a riddle-like mood and hints at a literary or poetic puzzle rather than a clear narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaie
Washington
Ninth Anniversary of James Connell Lodge Odd Fellows in South Scranton
The James Connell lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows marked its ninth anniversary at Freehan Hall Cedar Avenue with a grand program. Mayor Muir spoke on Odd Fellowship and its universal appeal while the Fourth Degree was conferred. festivities included ice cream cake and lemonade as members and local leaders, including Lodge officers A A Hewitt and Albert Burdett, attended. The Wolgenson lodge grew from 22 to 105 members on this side of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moir
Wolkers
James Connell Lodge
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Freehan Hall
Cedar Avenue
Louis Behinix
Post Office Department
Lodge
Berghauser
Bauer
Muir
Schauts
Mojr
Packy" Madden
Albert Burdett
Will Hewitt
Gustave Reppert
Fred
Jones
Schantz
A. A. Hewitt
Noble Grand
F. P. Butler
BR. C. Hackett
Charles Huester
Ahlwoo Myers
Leopold Johler
Merman Nichols
Charles Stone
Charles Simrell
Herman Scholtz
Wolge
Arrest of Ward Constable After Cedar Avenue Escapade
Constable Joseph Woelkers of the Eleventh ward was arrested at noon yesterday on the stated charges after his Tuesday night escapade with Joseph Mikue of Cedar avenues. He appeared before Alder man Letites and posted bail of 000 for his court appearance. Tomorrow Mr Woelkers will provide information for the arrest of Minus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Woelkers
Eleventh Ward
Joseph Mikue
Cedar Avenues
Alder
Nan Letites
Woelkers
Minus
Robinsons and Okes Depart for Germany on Long Trip
Mr and Mrs Philip Robinson and Mr and Mrs George Oke travel from the central city to New York City yesterday to sail for Germany. They will remain two months. A large crowd bid them farewell at the train station before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Robinson
Airs
George Oke
Central City
New York City
Germany
Yuesterday
Dena
Local residents visit and travel notes from Pittston area
Constable and Mrs Woolkers spend today at Carbondaly. Guests include Mrs Jacob Schreiber and Mrs Adam Briay of Pittston Avenue visiting Mrs C J Goby on Main Street Pittston and Mr and Mrs John Gibbons. Several families and individuals return from trips or plan novitiate quarters at Fort Hears New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constable
Joseph Woolkers
Carbondaly
Jacob Schreiber
Adam Briay
Pittston Avenue
C. J. Goby
Main Street
Pittston
John Gibbons
Missen Theresa
Alter Gibbons
Kite
Mamie McTigue
Margare
Elizabeth Durkin
Ked Cullen
Anna Whelan
Atay
Avlanthe City
Agnes Caveny
Cherry Street
Fort Hears
New York
Tew. E. J. Schmidt
Church of Peace
Home Missions
Atlantis Synod
Iielration
Woehter
Jem
Mire Barbira Browman
Raston, Pas
Eibh. Katppet
Alter Ethert
Theresa Connell
Plrney Avenue
Jose
Mra
J. Flannery
Pilte
Cedar Avenue Coal Delivery Ad
Coal delivery notice offers pea coal at 1.25 dollars to South Side central city and central Hyde Park from Cedar Avenue. Orders directed to C B Sharkey at 1914 Cedarave with phone 66424.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
C. B. Sharkey
Cedarave
Special School Board Meeting in Dunmore
The Dunmore special school board meeting in No 1 building reviewed tax collectors accounts and current finances. Ex-Morough Treasurer Louis Marie had his accounts settled satisfactorily with an order for 1879.45 paid from his funds. Former Tax Collector V T Boland attended and his accounts were discussed but not settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mezere
Webber, Kellam, Miller and Costello
Morough
Louis Marie
Vt. FE
Boland
Locals Welcome Friends and Visitors in Town
Messrs Jones and Ketrick of Louisville called on friends yesterday. Proth ex-members of the Fifteenth Infantry now stationed at Cubs. Gertrude Farber of Ridge Street returns from a Delaware Water Gap summer vacation. Charles Weber on a two week visit to Newark New Jersey. Mr and Mrs David Davis return to White Plains after visiting here. T C Webber of Harper Street recovering and back at work. Misses Fele Howella and Nellie Wil-Yume of Wilkes-Barre visiting Apple Avenue relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones and
Ketrick
Louisville
Proth
Fifteenth Infantry
Cubs
Mise Gertrude Farber
Rige Street
Delaware Water Gap
Charles Weber
Bouth Blakely Street
Newark
N. J
David Davis
White Plains
T. ¢. Webber
Harper Etrest
Flele Howella
Neliie Wil- Yume
Wilkes-Barre
Apple Avenue
Local Visitors and Arrivals From Scranton and Liverpool
Mr. Edward PF Teighten and wife from Bedford Binghamton are guests of Mrs. Andrew Bedford. Ernest Ball of Scranton visits B F Squire. Ex Mayor James G Halley of Scranton was a visitor last Tuesday. Francella Grace Winehell and Mrs Z Hi Hopkins are in Atlantic City. Mrs Andrew Redford of Scranton visits town. Mr J K George and Mr Thomas B Smith, who left for Europe, have reached Liverpool and are now on the continent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward PF. Teighten
Gon. Bedford
Binghamton
Andrew Bedford
Ernest Ball
Scranton
B. FP. Squire
James G. Halley
Francella
Grace Winehell
Z. Hi Hopkins
Atlantic City
Andrew Redford
J. K. George
Thomas B. Smith
Europe
Liverpool
Southern Summer Resorts and the Allure of Nearby Mountains
The piece extols closer mountain retreats near Washington, praising New York and New Hampshire options but arguing for the benefits of Piedmont and Asheville like healthful air, scenery, and outdoor recreation. It highlights the abundance of Asheville’s appeal and suggests many similar serene spots exist in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maiorna
Washington
Washington, D. C
North
Adirondacks
New York
New Hampshire
North Curfinn
Old North State
Hue Hound
Asheville
Ashevilles
Piedmont
North Carolina Highlands and Southern Health Resorts Highlighted
The piece extols North Carolina and Virginia health resorts, praising climate and outdoor life. It contrasts northern and southern retreats, noting Asheville and the Pisgah region as rich yet largely untapped outdoor destinations. It mentions exclusive southern resorts and the allure of temperate winter escapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxetohucetts
Switzerland
Aiken
Thomasville
Florida
Gulf
New Orleans
North Carolina
Virginia
Wade
Greenbrier
Capon
Orkney
Rock Faen
Hath County
Carlsbad
Alxle
Asheville
Negroes Imported to Work on Wilkes-Barre Sewers
Sixty Negroes have arrived from Danville Virginia to work on Wilkes-Barre sewers. The mayor and authorities threaten action under the Tenal act against the contractor. People fear spread of yellow fever germs as the workers are housed in two small shanties. Health officials pledge to stop the situation.
Fragmented Song Line Snippet Prompts Curiosity
A fragmentary dialogue mentions phrases like Let Me Like a Soldier Pull and Pick Me Up. The garbled OCR offers no clear event, person, or context to identify a full story or subject.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jacob Lutz
Blondin
Durrien- Moran
Darrien-Moran
George W. Jenkins
S. Main Avenue
Lake
Ariel
Globe Warehouse
West
Miss Sadie Conlin
Elebrat
Ritter
General News
South Scranton
Worlkers
Prsonat
Walter W. Naylor
Johann Hoff
Dunmore Doings
Hilbert
William Pyne
William Street
Dudley Street Bannet
Janes Th. Wilson
John T. Wilson
Bloom Street
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
FP. A. G. Society
Lake Underwood
Emilie Rich
Jermyn
Sallie Price
Fi4ie Powell
Marlon Kenny
Anna Henwood
Eva Hess
Jessie Wert
Grace Engle
Waverly
Washington Avenue and
Ash ST
Prof. Gentry
Remedy CO
Matthews Brow
H. C. Sandereen
Chichester
Genwloc
Elways
Wagiek
Ted Dod
Iain
Drea
MaAtesn
Druggiste PreirAta
BPA
Viebecks
Erie
Evry
Tar Cenree
Jin Scranton, Pa
Broa
Mecharrah & Thomas
Matthew
Iinca Pateom
J. M.D
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