Marriages and local notes from Scranton church services
Morrrice yesterday at Holy Rosary united P J Mulherin and Bessie Gerrity with a reception at the bride’s home. James Carden and Kate McCarrick wed at Holy Rosary, with attendants and a reception at Loftus hotel. Local deaths and injuries noted include James Comerford’s gastric fever death and a broken arm for Mrs Malloy, with several community events and illnesses listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Mulherin
Laurel Street
Bessie Gerrity
Mebonough Fivenue
Morrice
Holy Rosary Church
J. 3. O'Toole
Mary Murphy
Archbald
Michael F. Lynch
Margaret Avenue
Bert Nan
R. Gerrity
Mulherin
North Scranton
George, McGuire & Company
West Market Street
James Carden
Wilbur Street
Kate McCarrick
Charles Street
Holy Fresiy Church
Patrick Hughes
Marie Reilly
Niagara hose company receives new white duck uniforms
The Niagara hose company issued latest uniforms arriving yesterday. Coats and pints are white duck with light blue embroidered front caps showing the company name and number. Caps and shoes are white canvas. Outfits provided by Chappel, with store room accessible to interested parties. The boys strive for a strong showing at Binghamton on the 19th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Hose Company
Chappel
Bingehamton
Local Notes On Visits And Court Actions In Wyoming Valley
Mrs Philpin of Nanticoke and daughter Misa Lewis of Wales visit friends in the area. Thomas Thomas of William Street and Thomas Faulkes of West Market Street return from the west. Misa D Boseie Maher of the Bristol House notes a Wilkes Bar re visit. George Reid of Wood Street arraigned on larceny charge for selling a barrel of Vincent oil belonging to Morrigan and held for bail. Mrs J McLoughlin and Anthony Finnerty of Olyphant visit the Saltry home on West Market Street. Provi meeting announced.
Globe Warehouse Ad Promises Wide Infant Goods Selection
A local ad urges mothers to visit the Globe Warehouse to find every needed item for infants and small children. It claims thorough consideration of customer needs and promises a complete range of products, inviting shoppers to begin at the store for variety and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Warehouse
Garment Fabrics Listed In Fine Flannels And Cashmeres
In fine flannels cashmeres and silk finished materials offered plain and embroidered options. The ad highlights wool blends and luxury fabrics suitable for suits and dresses.
Hand Knits and Fabrics Offerings Listed
In fine hand knit wool, dainty cashmere, and flannel, options include plain or elaborate finishes. The note outlines material choices and finish styles for apparel fabrics.
Light Weight White Slips With Varied Trimming
Catalog describes slips of light material plainly trimmed or lace adorned. Handingert items offered with prices from one to four dollars.
Notable Baby Fashions In Fine Materials On Sale
In fine Cashmeres India Silks and other materials Styles to suit all ideas of what the baby should have at right prices Fine ones at 21.00 very swell ones at 7.00 All grades between.
Tiny Treasures: Short Dresses for Toddling Tots
A note on fashionable toddler dresses moving away from home sewing toward ready made styles. simple plain options sit beside embroidered and lacy creations as taste shifts in children’s apparel.
Inexpensive Baby Outfitters Offer Complete Needs
The catalog highlights affordable baby essentials and materials, claiming to provide a full range of items at lower prices than professional infant outfitters. It stresses value and savings, positioning the offerings as practical alternatives for new parents.
West Scranton Fire Debate Over Hydrants and Protection
West Scranton residents and business leaders debate fire protection standards after recent blazes test hydrant sufficiency. Firemen recall New Year’s Eve difficulties with steamers and a nearby Price Street fire, while Gammon Hill incidents suggest hoses sometimes outperformed equipment. The West Scranton Board of Trade has urged clearer facts and prompt alarms to address rising insurance costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opinium
Gammon Hill
Price Street
Filmore Avenue
West Side
West Scranton Board of Trade
St Cocella’s society elects officers for abstinence group
The ladies of St Cocella's Society met in St David's hall in regular session. A social session was planned for August 25 and a committee was formed to arrange it. Officers for the ensuing term were elected: Bina Bolton president, Margaret Horn vice president, Rove Murray financial secretary, Mary McCarthy recording secretary, Mary Hart corresponding secretary, Ellen McAuliffe and Ellen Kearney tellers. A sergeant at arms and board of directors will be chosen at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of St. Cocella's Society of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union
St. David's Hall
Sociery
Bina Bolton
Margaret Horn
Vce
Rove Murray
Mary McCarthy
Mary Hart
Ellen McAuliffe
Ellen Kearney
Entertainment and Lawn Social at Miss Emma Carrs Residence
An entertainment and lawn social will be held this evening at Miss Emma Carrs residence 14 North Bromley avenue weather permitting. The event is in charge of the Sabbath school class girls from Simpson Methodist Episcopal Sunday school taught by Frederick Crawford. Refreshments will be served. The program includes selections piano and instrumental pieces by Miss Eva Roberts Miss Mattie Hughes recitations by Miss Mattie Hughes Miss Ethel Rinker whistling by Miss Hankins instrumental duet by Miss Bessie Frounfelker and F E Morse autoharp by Harold Zentl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Carr
North Bromley Avenue
Simpson Methodist’ Episcopal Sunday School
Frederick Crawford
Hero of Mantin
Dlass
Plang
Mes Pva Roberts
Mixa Mattie Hughes
Fthel Rinker
Mag raising at Continental slated for Saturday ceremony
The committee has definite plans for a Mag raising at the Continental with a seven o clock Saturday evening ceremony. Speakers include Corneling Smith independent county judge candidate Attorney M F Conroy and John Hart. Music by the Forcet Band features Miss Sigele Needham and vocalists Marry Hubbard and Job Whitehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corneling Smith
M. F. Conroy
John Hart
Forcet Bhoand
Sigele Needham
Marry Hubbard
Job Whitehouse
Philip Roche
John
James McGloin
James Nealon
Richard Ruane
William McHale
Blaze Destroys Hay Near Seventh Street Home
A sudden blaze flared from hay outside a rear barn on Seventh Street near Railroad Avenue yesterday around 3 PM. Fire alarms were sounded from box 44 but responders found the scene under control. the total loss was about 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Street
Railroad Avenue
Beventh
Scranton
Eagles God Columines
Catholic Benevolent excursion to Harvey's Lake announced
The combined societies of the Catholic Men's Benevolent association Branch 44 and the Ladies Catholic Benevolent association No 07 organize an excursion to Harvey's Lake today. The program promises comfort and pleasure with music by Forest land and free bicycles plus refreshments on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey's Lake
Catholic Men's Benevolent Disaviation
Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Association
Local Excursion Fundraiser Yields Prizes for Top Sellers
Albert Davis of Lafayette street sold tickets totaling 118 dollars for the Jackson Street Baptist church excursion to Mountain Park and won a handsome gold watch. W Lewin of Jackson street posted 116 dollars in sales and earned a ladies silk parasol as second prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Davis
Lafayette Street
Jackson Street
Mountain Park
W. Lewin
Would-be thief frightened from Price Street construction
A would-be metal thief startled by noise at a new Price Street home near North Lincoln Avenue fled in a wagon after a resident, Mrs J F York, awoke her husband. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning as the thief abandoned his attempt and escaped. The text then references the funeral of Catherine, a young individual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price Street
Lincoln Avenue
W. Searing
Mra
J. F. York
Catherine
Burial Services Held for Local Residents
Daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Walsh held yesterday afternoon from Cameron Avenue home. Private services and interment at Cathedral cemetery. Tonerst of Burt Reid to be held this afternoon from Jackson Street residence at 10 o clock. Remains to be taken to Pittston for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Walsh
Cameron Avenue
Cathedral
Burt Reid
Jackeon Wetreet
Pittston
Local residents take extended visits and return home
A stream of short notices lists Lt Williamns and Patrolman Evans among travelers to New York and Long Branch for ten days, with many local residents visiting relatives, friends, and leaders across cities like Forest City Asbury Park Lake Ariel and Ocean Grove, including several returned from trips and others headed to destinations such as Michigan and Lake Winola.
Strange Doings in Heaven in Bavarian Fraud Trial
A Bavarian court hears a tale of superstition in which farm manager Kotterich and his wife exchange 4,400 marks plus valuables for a claimed heavenly dowry. Letters from the Virgin Mary, dictated to neighbor Frau Wohlfarther, describe heavenly gifts and demands, including altars and a chapel, as the family funds deception to the tone of celestial favors and punishments. The scheme collapses when police intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kotterich
Kautbeuren
Lewt
Wohlfarther
Meaven
Cabriel
Frau Kotterich
Bennet
Frau Wohlfarther
Heaven
Old Trouble Between Ehrardt and Saar Aired Again
Alderman holds Saar in 1200 bail and Mrs Ehrardt in 300. Mrs Rodger Grimes B seriously hurt by a fall down stairs. A party for Miss Carrie Phillips of Cedar avenue at Hotel Kosar marked her twelfth birthday with many guests and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Ehrardt
Carrie Phillips
Cedar Avenue
Hotel Kosar
Minnie Weisner
Lizzie Dinter
Stella Joxar
Nettie
Katie Storr
Minnie Schnieder
Pauline Graf
Lottie Phillips
Laura Nellie
Goerte Kirst
Minnie Geiger
Maud Kramer
Margaret
Carrie Rehner
Lena Mallet
May Kernan
Flora Heirnhall
Frances Phillips
Rachael
Kate Dimler
Rose Demuth
Carrie Sunday
Miss Phillips
Witta
Alderman Lentes Day Arraigns Saar and Ehrardt in City Court
Alderman Lentes arraigned Herman Saar and Miss Lena Ehrardt on several charges Tuesday night with Mrs Saar prosecutrix. Earlier Mrs Saar faced Alderman Starr for threats by Miss Ehrardt. The dispute centers on Saar abandoning her four months ago and her rival Ehrardt. Saar returned from Chicago to confront her husband and Ehrardt. bail set at 1200 for Saar and 200 for Miss Ehrardt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lentes
Herman Saar
Lena Ehrardt
Chicago
Sam
Ehrardt
Miss Ehrardt
Misa Ehrardt
Mrs Grimes seriously injured after stair fall at home
Mrs Rodger Grimes of Stone Avenue, mother of Mall Carrier Richard Grimes, fell while going to the dining room Tuesday evening. She was unconscious when picked up. Dr O Malley attended. swelling hindered a clear diagnosis. A further examination was planned to assess possible rib dislocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodger Grimes
Stone Avenue
Richard Grimes
Grimes
O'Malley
Bottle explodes injuring worker at Rostar bottling plant
William Frick engaged at Rostar's Birch street bottling establishment was injured when a bottle of root beer exploded in his hands. A piece of glass cut deeply and he will be incapacitated for several days. Dr Behm treated the injuries as Plumbing Inspector O Malley inspected the new Rosar and Kaestner buildings. Robert Arnold of 607 Cedar avenue was hospitalized at Moses Taylor for several weeks. Mrs John Schneider and children of Cedar avenue depart for Daneville. Patrick Needham of Stone avenue has returned from New York City. Mrs Fred Phillips of Cedar avenue is critically ill but with slight hopes of recovery. Miss Martha North and Mamie Wirth of Hickory Street will vacation at Mt Pocono. Miss Susie Lewis of Brook street leaves for Crystal Lake. James F Hest received portraits of eleven South Side boys at Camp Alster. Nellie Shea returned from Atlantic City. Mrs Betsey Connell of Breck street is home from Shamokin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Frick
Rostar
Birch Street
Behm
O'Malley
New Rosar
Kaestner
Robert Arnold
Cedar Avenue
Moses Taylor Hospital
John Schneider
Daneville
Patrick Needham
Stone Avenue
New York City
Fred Phillips
Martha North
Mamie Wirth
Hickory Street
Mt. Pocono
Susie Lewis
Brook Street
Crystal Lake
James F. Hest
South Side
Camp Alster
Nellie Shea
Atlantic City
Betsey Connell
Breck Street
Shamokin
Green Ridge Society Notes and Local Visits
Green Ridge W C T U meets this afternoon at 3 in the Green Ridge library. The Primitive Methodist Sunday school picnic at Nay Aug park is postponed to Monday August 1. Miss Dora Grampp and William Grampp wed yesterday at the bride’s parents’ home. Rev. P. F. Zislemann officiated. The couple depart for a wedding tour to New York Atlantic City and Philadelphia. Various locals report trips to Atlantic City Camp Alger Asbury Park Harper’s Ferry Preston Park and other spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge
Zion Lutheran Church
MiMin Avenue
Atlanticity
W. Y W. Lewis
Marion Street
New Jersey
Harry Connelly
Washington Avenue
Asbury Park
William Davies
Capousy Avenue
Harper's Ferry
Virginia
Thomas Wella
Preston Park
Misa Lilian Jones
Deanun Street
Local Happenings List Return Travelers and Visitors
Miss Nellie Milas returns from two weeks at Capouse Avenue while Arlene Bennett's funeral was held yesterday afternoon. Helen Charnsworth, visiting grandmother on Marion Street, goes home. Ira Orr visits New York state. Dr. Green enjoys Paypack days. W F Van Dyke returns from Wilkes-Barre business trip. Mrs. Baker hosts Capouse guests. Lee visits from Philadelphia. Fr 8 Paull improving on Green Ridge corner home. Grove Sears back from Prompton. George Perrigo travels to Carbondale. Lewis Webb returns from Nicholson. Katherine Kennedy returns from Newport. J M Hughes at Lake Carey yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Nellie Milas
Capouse Avenue
Paterson
New Jersey
Arlene
H. L. Bennett
Monsey Avenue
Misa Helen Charnsworth
Honesdale
Charlworth
Marion Street
Ira Orr
New Yok York Street
New York State
M. Green
Delaware Street
W .F. van Dyke
Wilkes-Barre
Baker
Pitteton
William Baker
Misa Lee
Philadelphia
BK. G. Stevens
Capourse Avenues
Paull Je
Green Ridge Street
Saiderton Avenue
Grove Sears
Bay
Prompton
George Perrigo
Carbondale
Lewis Webb
Nicholson
Misa Katherine Kennedy
Washington Avenue
Newport
J. M. Hughes
Penn Avenue
Lake Carey
Borough session notes July accounts and local matters
Olyphant borough held a regular meeting to approve July Street Commissioner Howard’s $226 bill and pass O’Malley & O’Malley’s $298.75 insurance. Other payments included $6 and $15 judgments, $8 constable bill, and $47 Curran bill. sidewalk plans and police matters were discussed.
Curious wedding ceremony in Mandalay between Asiatic royal houses
The Philadelphia Times reports a lavish Mandalay wedding between the Chief of Theinni, ruler of a Burmant tributary, and the daughter of the chief of Nyoungwe. Both wore state robes costing about £100. a gilded couch, rice cakes, offerings to spirits, and Brahmins in white officiated as omens fixed the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Mandalay
Theinni
Nyoungwe
Ted
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Orth Scranton
Jolly Rosary Church
Kate McCartick
Niagara Hare Company
Dence
Loftus
James Comerford
Wayne Avenue
Michael Malloy
Marvine Avenue
Charles Polong
Bristol House
Niagara
Dunmore
American Mechanics
Shawanese Lake
Sinner
Misa Kate Kelley
Kate Crane
Cherry Street
Harold Davis
North Winkely Street
Lynn
Susquehanna County
Eimma
Bessie Bone
R. O. Davis
North Blakely Street
John McGarvey
Potter Street
Mt. Carmel
Joseph Comstock
Fifth Street
Auburn
N. Y
Albert
St. Mary's Church
Laurel Hill Park
West Scranton
Continental
St. Cecelia
Ladies Select Officers
Stomac
Purpleania
the Bitters
Lieutenant Williamns
Thomas Evans
Thos. Cosgrove
Long Branch
Burr Carling
Ithel
Grace Peck
Martha Pee
Northumberland
Jessie Kern
North Sumner Avenue
Newston Centre
EF. H. Evans
Forest City
Mae Thomas
Luzerne Street
Lake Winola
H. P. Hettes
Hughes’ Court
Wayne County
F Edward James, Jr
South Main Avenue
H. P. Dickson
Meridian Street
Binghamton
Edith Tucker
Ashley
Richard Thomas
West Point
James M. Powell
Bvynor Street
Kathryn Gallagher
Ella Gallagher
Hampton Street
Boston
Eva Lewis
North Rebecca Avenue
Elmhurst
P. F. Struppler
South Gibson
W. T. Swingle
North Garfield Avenue
Thomas Richards
Lake Ariel
John Stephens
Michigan
Mary Daley
Alice
Winnie Connors
Nellie Mullen
Division Street
Jennie Harris
Aliee Thomas
North Hyde Park Avenue
Bertha Morvan
Lagerne Street
Loahna
Hazleton
Mre. E
Braese
Eva Adama
H. D. Morae
Lake Wind
Edmund Wheeler
Harriet Davis
Buffalo
Dr. F. Wells
Bloomsluken
James T. Davis
Misa Bertha Whettling
South Dremley Avenue
Bloomehbure
M. L. McCerty
North Main Avenue
Windsor
Florence Brenner
Dorranceton
North Lincoln Avenue
Robert Jones
Academy Street
Ocean Grove
Bavaria
South Scranton
Carrie Philips
Alderman’s Court
Hans Eix
Mall
Apter
Clarke
Olyphant
Howard
O'Malley & O'Malley
C. M. Hathaway
Thomas Kearney
Constable Gibbons
Michael Curran
O'Brien
Manville
Telaware and Hudson Company
Hudson Street
Thomas Gannon
Michael Marusak
Counci
Dolphin
Cate Murphy
Maria Kelly
S. M. Swinsle
South Canaan
Mabie Patten
Jennie Mason
Georgia Thomas
Lake Winela
M. J. McAndrew
SALE
Standard Shoe Store
Lackawanna Ave
Handilest
Spruce
Wolf & Wenzel
Adams Ave
Court House
Richardson-Boynton's Furnaces
Anges
Lake Hopatcong
Moses Taylor
RT Vo
Tobyhanna
Strouds Bure
Stroudsburg
Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern Railway
Pintech
Castoria
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