Ex-Alderman John P. Kelly Defends Property in Overnight Altercation
West Side and City Suburban ex alderman John P. Kelly reported two men loitering near his house overnight. He ordered them off. they assaulted him, but he repelled the attack. Warrant issued. Alderman Johns fined the assailants two dollars each and sent them to jail for ten days. The rest of the column describes Amertes excursion to Lake Ariel with 500 attendees, dances, a five inning baseball game 16-13 in favor of No. 178, and various prize events and participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Kelly
Kelly
Johns
Derby Trougherty
Joe Miller
Joi
Amertes
Lake Ariel
Siiver
Dewitt
Ben Evans
Otto Neubell
Arthur Lake
Richard Morgan
Bail Granted in Suit Against Rev. Father Conant
George Donské sued Rev. Father Conant rector of the Greek Catholic church for wages owed. Conant posted 300 bail, and Donsko was held 200 on a related charge after Bertha Fotechow accused him of obtaining money under false pretenses. Joseph Ketchick and George Kramer acted as bondsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Donské
Alderman Kelly
Father Conant
Donsko
John Mayjernth
Broadway
Joseph Ketchick
Bertha Fotehow
George Kramer
Hospital Directors Meet at West Blite Hospital
West Blite Hospital directors convened on Tuesday evening to review future plans. Matron Smith noted many visitors on Tuesdays and Fridays, signaling growing public interest. Attendees included John R. Farr presiding, Hon. J. C Vaughan, Dr. M. J. Williams, Dr. W. A. Paine, William Farrell, William Freeman, D. D. Evans, and Secretary Twining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Blite Hospital
Matron Smith
Friends of the Hospital
John R. Farr
J. C Vaughan
M. J. Williams
W. A. Paine
William Farrell
William Freeman
D. D. Evans
Secretary Twining
Patriotic Order Sons of America Camp 33 Excurison Notice
A fragment from a local notice references Camp 33 of the Patriotic Order Sons of America and an excursion item labeled P.O. 8 and EXCURSION. No further details are readable in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.O
Patriotic Order Sons of
Farewell party for P. J. Sheerin in Boston home
Miss Mate Sheerin hosted a farewell gathering for her brother P. J. Sheerin a New England Conservatory graduate and New York piano firm employee. Hosts and guests included EK Walsh Mame Sheerin L Morgan F McDonough and many Sheerin relatives and friends who enjoyed solos and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Sheerin
New England Conservatory of Music
Boston
New England Piano Company
New York City
Mate Sheerin
Price Street
L. Hannon
M. Graham
E. Walsh
F. McDonough
J. Ford
M. Hogan
J. Lilly
T. Davis
W. Sheerin
M. T. Ruddy
M. Burke
G. Davis
F. Sheerin
T.morgan
J. Nolan
T. Whisted
P. Cawley
M. Sheerin
A. Morrie
T. Cawley
Funeral for Albert Thomas Held at Family Residence
Albert Thomas, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Thomas of 2010 Luverne Street, was honored yesterday afternoon with funeral services at the family home. Rev D P Jones of the Welsh Tabernacle Congregational church led the rites before the casket was carried to Wash Ward Street cemetery for interment. Pallbearers included Cassie Reese Lizzie Jenkins Lauith Jones Martha Williams Martha Wasstall Magesse Thomas with flower bearers Katherine Thomas Lily Driscoll Edward Thomas and David Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Thomas Thomas
Luverne Street
D P. Jones
Welsh Tabernacle Congregational Church
Wash- Ward Street
Cassie Reese
Lizzie Jenkins
Lauith Jones
Martha Williame
Martha Wasstall
Magesse Thomas
Kather Thomas
Lily Driscoll
Edward Thomas
David Jones
Mysteries of Mt Pleasant Mine Show Electrical Work
A large party toured the Mt. Pleasant mine on Tuesday led by Civil Engineer E. G. Smith. Attendees witnessed the mine workings and the new electrical apparatus in use, expressing deep interest in the advanced methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant Mine
E. G. Smith
Bargains and late arrivals in summer and early autumn wear
The ad touts heavy discounts on wash silks and summer styles, with late arrivals and fall items priced to move. It urges shoppers to act now for the best selection, noting August buyer discounts and nearing season turnover while promising economical, novelty-filled options.
Missionary Society entertains friends at Jackson Street church
The Ladies' Missionary society of the Jackson Street Baptist church hosted an evening program with recitations by Martha Nicholls Mattie Hughes and Annie Thomas, solos by Margaret Jones Eddie Davis John Jones Edwin Bowen and David Stephens, a whistling solo by Minerva Hopp, piano duet by Clara Haas and Alice William, flute by James Protheroe and violin by William Jones. Tea and light refreshments followed and proceeds support missionary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Martha Nicholls
Mattie Hughes
Annie Thomas
Margaret Jones
Eddie Davis
John Jones
Edwin Bowen
David Stephens
Minerva Hopp
Clara Haas
Alice William
James Protheroe
William Jones
Social Evening Performed By Miss Rachel Jones Family
On Tuesday evening friends gathered at Miss Rachel Jones home on Lafayette street. Guests included Anna Broadbent Kate Streuning Mary Daniels Jessie Bertha Maggie Crawford Annie Hower May Jones Lulu Leader Mr and Mrs John J F York Mr and Mrs R J Williams and Mr Jones. The gathering enjoyed a pleasant social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Jones
Lafayette Street
Miss Jones
Anna Broadbent
Kate Streuning
Mary Daniels
Jessie
Bertha
Maggie Crawford
Annie Hower
May Jones
Lulu Leader
John J. F. York
Bellevue Welsh Calvanistic Methodist Sabbath School Outing
The Bellevue Welsh Calvanistic Methodist church Sabbath school traveled to Farview with nearly 600 attendees. The day featured a ball game between married and single men, won by the singles, while the anticipated tug of war did not take place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue Welsh Calvanistic Methodist Church
Farview
Parish outing at Central Park by St John’s German Church
The congregation of St John’s German Catholic church held a park outing at Central Park with music singing and games. About 300 members and friends attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's
Central Park
Social calls and visits across Scranton area listed
A string of local residents are noted visiting or entertaining guests and returning from trips. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Bevan of Hampton Street, Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Smith of Hyde Park Avenue, and Miss Gwennie Jones of North Bromley Avenue among others. Instances mention Lake Winola Shawanese Lake Rome N Y Cohoes N Y and Monatak as destinations or origin points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Bevan
Hampton Street
Lake Winola
Hopkins and Son
Lincoln Avenue
Shawanese Lake
E. D. Capwell
C. V. Smith
Hyde Park Avenue
Dennis Mayo
Kansas
Gwennie Jones
North Bromley Avenue
Dover
N. J
Frank Lewis
West Scranton
Cohoes
Helen Thayer
South Main Avenue
Bell Miller
Pittston
Samuel Dean
Keyser Avenue
Shamokin
C. Herbert Hall
Eynon Street
James McCloskey
H. F. Ferber
North Hyde Park Avenue
Orange, N. Y
W. Griffiths Williams
Robert Roberts
Archbald Street
Carbondale
Honesdale
Margaret Jones
Landis Street
Notary Public and Miscellaneous Local Services Ad
Notary public B. G. Morgan and Bon offer notarial, real estate, foreign exchange and ocean ticket services with prompt monthly settlements at 0 Jackson Street near Musgrave’s drug store. Harriet J. Davis Florist sells cut flowers and funeral arrangements at O Booth Main Avenue. Second hand furniture buyers and ads for stock of J. C. King listed at 701 to 708 and a variety of home goods and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Morgan & Bon
Notaries Public
Foreign Exchange
Ocean Ticket
Jackson Street
Musgrave's
Harriet J. Davis
North Scranton Notes and Local News Highlights
North Scranton reports visiting relatives on West Market Street and a marriage at Holy Rosary Church. Police raid on Von Storch boiler room uncovers six knights of the road, with arraignments and warnings to leave town. A lawn gathering at the Puritan church proceeds under Christian Endeavor. James Keenan and John Campbell stay at Lake Winola as Corradiwn and Thomas Jefferson lodges plan a Lake Poyntelle excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miknen Lyda
Mame Melvin
New York City
Weat Market Street
William Walters
Smith
Fidler
Frank Milliman
Providence
von Storch
Cayuga
Alderman Roberts
George Wenchcomb
Putnam Street
Pittston
Unia
Thomas N. Itvans
Legeetta Street
Christian Endeavor Prociety
Puritan Congregational Church
Martin Clark
West Market Street
James Keenan
John Campbell
Lake Winola
Corradiawn
Thomas Jefferson
American True Ivorites
Lake Poyntelle
Lackawanna Township School Board Hears Hiring Changes
The Lackawanna township school board met in regular session at No 1 school. They approved teacher appointments and relocations including James Powell replacing a vacancy and Miss Katie Jeffers moving to No 1 with Powell to No 4. A new room and Miss Dick were added at the Moosic building and Miss Anna Brown named general substitute. The meeting adjourned after routine business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Township
McCrindle
Lincoln Heights
Lenahan
Thomas
James Powell
Anna Brown
M. Hand
Huilding
Powell
Thomas P. King
Katie Jeffers
No. 1
Mr. Powell
No. 4
MccCrindle
Moosic
Miss Dick
Young Men's Institute
Matthew Ball
Joseph McDonough
Greenwood
McLaughlin
Taylor
McDonnell's
M. J. Eagan
Jermyn, Pa
Main Street
St. Mary's Church Hosts Picnic at Laurel Hill Park
The congregation of St. Marys Church plans a picnic at Laurel Hill Park today. Attendees will gather for fellowship and outdoor activities at the park venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Laurel Hill Park
Obituary of Ilenry Warren of Avoca Lincoln Hill
The death of Ilenry Warren youngest son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Warren of Lincoln Hill Avoca occurred yesterday afternoon at 1 o clock after a stump injury led to swelling pain paralysis and a prolonged illness. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilenry
Thomas Warren
Lincoln Hill
Avoca
Fifth Annual Clam Bake and Chowder Party Details
The fifth annual clam bake and chowder party of C. I. Kendal at Chinchilla Pa was held on a Tuesday. A heavy shower forced adjournment to the barn but guests returned for music and quoits. Thirty eight dined and supper was served before the 7:58 p m train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. I. Kendal
Chinchilla
BU. Wert
Hopkine
Dunmore
Oanald
Wolf
Newark
N. J
van Horn
Taylor
Charlies HB. Strong
Krebbs
Wilkes-Barre
T. Ottinger
Scranton Keystone City and Its Ambitious Growth
Scranton, the Third City of Pennsylvania, boasts a $1,000,000 City and County Hall, a new post office, and numerous cemeteries, asylums, and a vast water supply with 3,000,080 gallons daily. The city hosts four theaters, 40 public schools, seven churches, three hospitals, two armories, a weather bureau, extensive street railways, and major financial institutions with substantial capitals and surpluses. Assessed property value exceeds $20 million with public debt under $600,000, while industry includes 15 manufactories and a large coal and flour sector and a robust library and cultural scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Board of Trade
Peckville
Olyphant
Throop
Taylor
Pittston
United States
Haas
National
Hawke
Capital
Surplus
Has & Bavings
Trust Company
Masonic Temple
Society of Natural Sciences
Young Hand Returns to Glen Mills Reform School
Robbie Hand was brought back to the Glen Mills reform school by Inspector Fridwell. The facility near Philadelphia houses over 700 boys and operates without punishment, treadmills, or starvation. Hand accepted his return calmly, walking with the inspector to the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Mills Reformatory
Robbie Hand
Fridwell
Young Hand
Huntingdon Reformatory
Philadelphia
Hke Huntingdon
Tribune
Robbie
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Station
Insurance Firm Sued Over $1000 Life Policy
John Malloy Jr sues Life Insurance Clearance Company of St Paul Minn to recover $1000 on the policy of Bridget Malloy who died Jan 2. Plaintiff alleges all policy requirements were met and death notice given but the company has not paid. O'Brien and Kelly represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life Insurance Clearance Company of
St. Paul, Minn
John Malloy, Jr
Bridget Malloy
O'Brien & Kelly
Medical and legal professionals listings in Scranton area
A dense directory of doctors and attorneys with addresses and hours. Notable entries include Dr Kay at 2 Penn Ave offering women and children's diseases care, Dr Bateson at 3x7 N. Washington Ave, Dr Frey relocated to the Jewell Building 305 Spruce St, and lawyers Torre y Boyle Thayer Jeffreys Ruddy among Commonwealth Building tenants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay
Penn Ave
Telepec
C. L. Frey
Jewell Building
Spruce Street
A. Trapold
Wyoming Avenue
Scranton
Freday
Also Mentioned on This Page
West Side
City
J. P. Kelly
FR. J. Pierce
Central City
L. Dety
Easton
W. L. Leonard
F. E. McComb
E. C. Smith
This City
Amy L. McComb
R. 1
John Chisholm
Buffalo
Rev. Conant
Miss Sheerin
Albert Thomas
Globe Warehouse
Church Entertainment
Bellevue Methodists
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Car Shops
Mutual Aid
Harvey's) Lake
Roberts
North Main
Bellevue
St. David's Hall
Lawless and
Sheridan
Cassie Dwyer
E. ¥. Harrison
Meare Hall
Main Avenue
West Side Business Directory
Green Ridge
Para 8
Griffin Woman's Relief Corps
A. B. Conger
Rachel Hall
Lixate Whitmore
Maggie Bristol
Jane Walkers
A. E. Strong
William E. Devise
Pierce
More
Sarah A. Acker
Post
Thomas Shelton
T. Allen
Miseee Bertha
Bernice
Blanche
North Scranton
Joseph Schinoni
Prospect Avenue
Manley
Thomas Gallacher
Palm Street
Niagara Falls
Fanny Atkinson
Fanny
Gertrude McGee
Cedar Avenue
Bath
N. Y
Owen Kenavy
Pittsburg
Thomas Murphy
Minooka
George Boland
C. T. Boland
Quinn
Century Hose Company
A. J. Spruks
Edward Frable
Louis Schrass
Middletown
James
Connell Judge
Knights of Pythias
Sarah
Stella Needham
Wilkes- Barre
Sarah Brogan
Atlantic City
Munyon
Stack
Arch Street
Philadelphiaa Pa
Insurance Company
E. C. West
Astor
Wm. G. Clark
Sy Ave
Tella
Washington Chemical CO
Washington,d.c
Matthews
New York
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Aves
Drexel
Baldwin's
Hunt & Connell CO
Lackawanna Ave
Snow
Weston Mill Co
Jypton
Professional Directory
Physicians and Surgeons
DR. Bateson
Washington Avenue
W. EB. Allen
North
Anna Law
Wyoming Ave
L. Freas
W. L’ Amoreaux
Mulberry
Chrongo Pitt Luna
Linden Street
Bgranton
James H. Torrey
Commonwealth Building
Frank E. Boyle
Urr
Wand
Washington Precision
Edward W. Thayer
Commonwealth Bldg
Warren & Knapp
Republican Building
IUP & Yeast P
Attorneys and Counsello At Law
Ashington Ay Avenue
Patterson & Wilcox
Rational Bank Whee Ee
Alfred Hand
William 5
Hand
Dtorneys Ani Unsellore
Ommon
Frank 1
Okull
Attoryry
Attorn
Morente
James W. Oakford
Attornc Rooms
Atute Boiuing
Eee
W. Edgar
Samuel A
L. A. Watres
Seranton
Pitcher
P. B. Replogle
F. Killiam
Jas
J. H. Hamilton
Commonwealth Bidg
Watson, Difhl, Hall & Kemmerer
Traders’ National Bank
Barring & Msweeney
Interstate Secret Service Agency
Percival J. Morris
Board of Trhae
Edward H. Davee
Edward
EL. Walter
Lewis Hancock,jr
Spruce St
Cor. Wash
Ave. Scranton
Fredwrick L. Brown
Price Building
T. Son
Traders Lace
1Homas Bank
I. O. Lyman
Washington
Arene
DR. F. L. Mgraw
H. F. Reynolds
P. D
Main Ave
GC. Laubach
M. E. Davis
Adama Avenna
Jos. Kuettel
School OF the Glackawanna
Bcranton
Thomas Sepa
Walter H, EL
Worcester
Adams Avenue
Leeds
G. R. Clark & CO
Serpomen and Nurserymen
Green House
North Main Avenue
ELK Cafe
P. Zeigler
Bcranton House
Oat & We Benger
Victor Koch
R. J. Bauer
Hulbert's
Bauers Orchestra
Ee Megarger Brothers
Boranton
Frank P. Brown & CO
Enie
West Lackawanna
Thomas Aubrey
Williams Building
Rex
Tribune Publishing CO
Academy OF Music
Mr. Corse Payton
Etta Reed
Groper. Com
Dr. Peal
Paar Co
Chevelands
John H. Phelps
Cor
Tsathenean Avenue
Spruce Atreet
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